Volkswagen Caravelle 1996 vs Opel Vivaro 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 12.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 6 HP less power than Opel Vivaro, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Vivaro. Despite less power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.96 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 41 cm longer than the Opel Vivaro, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3100 litres | |
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Opel Vivaro has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caravelle has 660 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vivaro. This could mean that the Volkswagen Caravelle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`660 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6000 | |
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