BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 95 HP less power than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
6.6
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1080 km on highway
Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.94 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 26 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 50 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
