Volkswagen Caravelle T4

Volkswagen Caravelle T4
Photo: Christian Giersing / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Volkswagen Caravelle T4 (1990–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: 70 · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,707–5,107 mm
Width1,840 mm
Height1,940–2,430 mm
Wheelbase2,920–3,320 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older59.9% (59.0–60.7)69.2%12,981

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes50.6%36.4%
Suspension40.5%41.6%
Body, chassis and structure32.9%18.6%
Lights and electrics32.5%28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks28.4%17.1%
Tyres25.9%31.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 11 versions of the Volkswagen Caravelle T4

United Kingdom 11 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–200388 bhp TDI · 2.5 TDI (88 bhp)2.5 L66 kW (89 PS)Diesel5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2000–2003102 bhp TDI · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel4-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel5-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
2001–20032.5P (114 bhp)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km NEDC305 g/km
2001–20032.5P (114 bhp)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol5-speed manual12.2 L/100 km NEDC293 g/km
2001–20032.8 P V6 (204 bhp) · 2.8P V6 (204 bhp)2.8 L152 kW (207 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC317 g/km
20012.5 TDI (102 bhp)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel–10.0 L/100 km NEDC270 g/km
2000–2001114 bhp · 2.5 P (114 bhp)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km NEDC305 g/km
2000–2001114 bhp · 2.5 P (114 bhp)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol5-speed manual12.2 L/100 km NEDC293 g/km
2000102 bhp TDI2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
2000102 bhp TDI Syncro2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel–8.5 L/100 km NEDC270 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.