Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
60 HP
143 HP
Torque:
127 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
9.6 seconds
Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 83 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 173 NM less than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.8
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
61 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
770'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Caravelle engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.94 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 26 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 50 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 litres
Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
