Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Volvo XC90 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 28.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 95 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 16.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1000 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 660'000 km | 560'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Multivan | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2003 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2003 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.74 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 39 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5400 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 291 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 2996 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.7 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`600 kg | 2`720 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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