Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
115 HP
218 HP
Torque:
200 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
18.8 seconds
8.1 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 103 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 10.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
8.0
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
63 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
350'000 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:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Multivan
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:
5.19 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 66 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
Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
