Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Toyota Sienna 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Caravelle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Sienna) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 266 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 86 HP less power than Toyota Sienna, but torque is 8 NM more than Toyota Sienna. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 13.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Sienna, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caravelle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 168 mm (6.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.75 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 19 cm shorter than the Toyota Sienna, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 993 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | 3810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Sienna, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 17 600 | |
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