Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Mercedes C class 2011
Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 84 HP | 156 HP | |
Torque: | 159 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 72 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 91 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 12.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Caravelle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.19 m | 4.59 m | |
Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.94 m | 1.43 m | |
Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 60 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 51 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 475 litres | |
Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 1`995 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 3400 | 8800 | |
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