Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 28.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 116 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 240 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 20.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 660'000 km | 330'000 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: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Multivan | 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 66 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 | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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