Volkswagen Caravelle 1990 vs Volvo XC90 2002

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Volkswagen Caravelle
1990 - 2004
Volvo XC90
2002 - 2006
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.9 - 3.52.4 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 60 - 204 HP163 - 315 HP
Torque: 127 - 250 NM320 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.4 - 28.5 seconds7.3 - 12 seconds
In general, Volvo XC90 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Caravelle. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 - 13.08.2 - 14.0
Volkswagen Caravelle petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Volkswagen Caravelle equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.92 m4.80 m
Width: 1.84 m1.90 m
Height: 1.94 m1.75 m
Volkswagen Caravelle is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 19 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres530 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
5400 litres2404 litres
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters12.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`707 kg~ 2`737 kg
Net weight:~ 1`703 kg~ 2`089 kg
Load capacity:~ 1`004 kg~ 648 kg
Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem more than Volvo XC90. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 30003200
Rating in user reviews: 8.9/10 9.1/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Caravelle has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Volvo XC90 has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
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