Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota Previa, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 280'000 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 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Previa 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. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.78 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle and Toyota Previa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2370 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 45 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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