Volkswagen Caravelle 1990 vs Nissan Serena 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan Serena, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Nissan Serena. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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) | 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 (Nissan Serena) 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: | 4.79 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 47 cm longer than the Nissan Serena, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 190 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Serena. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`590 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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