Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan 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) | 163 mm (6.4 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.74 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5800 litres | 2430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| 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: | 3`000 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`123 kg | 1`728 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 877 kg | 642 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Volkswagen Sharan. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 11 000 | |
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