Volkswagen Caravelle 1990 vs Volvo XC90 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.0 | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caravelle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 760 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: | 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 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.74 m | |
|
Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 1 cm shorter 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 |
5400 litres | 2404 litres | |
|
Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Caravelle has 291 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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 (kg): | 2`590 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Caravelle has
|
Volvo XC90 has
| |