Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Trafic. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
8.0
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
90 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 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:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Trafic 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.
Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.78 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.94 m
1.94 m
Volkswagen Caravelle and Renault Trafic are practically the same length.
