Volkswagen Caravelle T6
The Volkswagen Caravelle T6 (2016–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 7E · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,890–5,391 mm Traficom |
| Width | 1,840–1,904 mm Traficom |
| Height | 1,920–1,990 mm Traficom |
| Weights and towing | |
| Mass in running order | 1,865–2,335 kg Traficom |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,700–3,200 kg Traficom |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,650–2,300 kg Traficom |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg Traficom |
| Seats and space | |
| Seats | 5–9 Traficom |
| Doors | 3–6 Traficom |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 163–200 km/h Traficom |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R17, 235/55R17, 255/45R18, 205/65R16, 215/65R16, 235/60R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland).
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 92.0% (89.9–93.7) | 92.2% | 774 |
| 4–5 years | 87.3% (86.2–88.3) | 91.0% | 3,748 |
| 6–8 years | 82.6% (81.5–83.6) | 86.4% | 5,343 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 26.1% | 26.1% |
| Brakes | 16.5% | 18.1% |
| Suspension | 15.6% | 8.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 2.9% | 2.0% |
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 20 versions of the Volkswagen Caravelle T6
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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 | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 163–169 g/km | 845 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Diesel | 171 g/km | 14 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 206 g/km | 92 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 132 kW (179 PS) | Diesel | 221 g/km | 16 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Diesel | 190 g/km | 10 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | 168 g/km | 10 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 173 g/km | 10 |
United Kingdom 13 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20192.0 TDI 150PS 7-speed DSG | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 20182.0 TDI 150PS 7-speed DSG | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.5–6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 169–172 g/km |
| 20182.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20182.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG 4MOTION | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS 7speed DSG BMT | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.0–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 155–161 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TSI 150PS BMT | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS BMT | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 161–167 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 4MOTION BMT · 2.0 BiTDI 204PS 4MOTION BMT | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 7speed DSG BMT · 2.0 BiTDI 204PS 7speed DSG BMT | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS BMT · 2.0 BiTDI 204PS BMT | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 171–175 g/km |
| 2016–20172.0 TSI 204PS 7speed DSG BMT | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 20172.0 BiTDI 204PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION BMT | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 20162.0 TDI 204PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION BMT | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 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.