Volkswagen Caravelle 1990 vs Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 34 HP more power than Suzuki Wagon R+, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Suzuki Wagon R+. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 6.1 | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Wagon R+, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 800 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Caravelle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.70 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 129 cm longer than the Suzuki Wagon R+, 22 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 218 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5400 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 322 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Wagon R+. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 4150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 1.9 metres more than that of the Suzuki Wagon R+, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`590 kg | 1`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`700 kg | 945 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 890 kg | 410 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 54 procentiem more than Suzuki Wagon R+. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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