Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Mercedes Vito 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes Vito is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes Vito. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.5 | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes Vito, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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 Mercedes Vito engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Multivan | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes Vito might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes Vito, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`700 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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