Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Volvo XC90 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 132 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 12.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caravelle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5400 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 2996 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`630 kg | 2`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 900 kg | 700 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Volvo XC90. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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