Mercedes Vito 1999 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes Vito is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes Vito engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. Thanks to more power Mercedes Vito reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes Vito consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes Vito could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 950 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.95 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller. Mercedes Vito is 23 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 5800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means Mercedes Vito can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6400 | |
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