Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Opel Vivaro 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Caravelle) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Vivaro) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Opel Vivaro is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 6 HP less power than Opel Vivaro, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Vivaro. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Opel Vivaro is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vivaro, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vivaro gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 164 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.96 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle and Opel Vivaro are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5400 litres | 3100 litres | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle has 660 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vivaro. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 2300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Vivaro, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`630 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5400 | |
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