Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 128 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 9.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.78 m | |
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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 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Caravelle has 10 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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