Volkswagen Caravelle T6.1
The Volkswagen Caravelle T6.1 (2020–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the European Union.
Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890–5,391 mm Traficom | 4,904–5,304 mm |
| Width | 1,840–1,910 mm Traficom | 1,904–2,297 mm |
| Height | 1,920–1,990 mm Traficom | 1,990–2,477 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm ASTRA | 3,000–3,400 mm |
| Front track | 1,622–1,634 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,628–1,640 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Mass in running order | 1,839–2,370 kg Traficom | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,700–3,000 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,900–2,300 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg Traficom | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5–9 Traficom | – |
| Doors | 4–6 Traficom | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 157–188 km/h Traficom | – |
| Torque | 200 Nm ASTRA | – |
| Electric | ||
| Battery capacity (usable) | – | 37.3 kWh |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R17, 235/55R17, 255/45R18, 205/65R16, 215/65R16, 235/60R16, 225/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 89.7% (87.8–91.3) | 92.2% | 1,137 |
| 4–5 years | 88.9% (86.3–91.0) | 91.0% | 665 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 20.8% | 21.9% |
| Brakes | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Suspension | 7.7% | 3.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.3% | 4.4% |
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 7 versions of the Volkswagen Caravelle T6.1
European Union 7 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 205 g/km | – | 187 |
| 2024 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 8.3 L/100 km WLTP | 247 g/km | – | 19 |
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 83 kW (113 PS) | Electric | 31.5–33.0 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 123 km | 209 |
| 2021 | Electric motor | 48 kW (65 PS) | Electric | 32.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | – | 31 |
| 2021 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | 33.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | – | 11 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | – | 172 g/km | – | 678 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 56 |
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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.