What does it cost?
For There's masses of space, and if you carry full loads regularly, you will appreciate the extra power this Caravelle has over the 138bhp car.
Against Emissions and fuel costs are high, while the Caravelle's van-based origins won't be to everyone's taste.
What Car? says
There's masses of space, but you may want to step up to an Executive model, considering the extra creature comforts on that model. You will love this engine, but do you really need it?
What Car? readers say
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | £575 |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Cruise control | £215 |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | £895 |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Not Available |
| Heated Seats | £270 |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | £110 |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | £1,680 |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Standard |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | £350 |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Not Available |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Not Available |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £595 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | £650 |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | £1,935 |
| Leather Seats | £2,380 |
| Split/fold seats | Standard |
| Bluetooth | £230 |
| 7 seat pack | Standard |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Standard |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Pack Only |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | £115 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Standard |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Standard |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 28.8 |
| Out of town mpg | 42.2 |
| Average mpg | 36.2 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 80 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 205 |
| Carbon offset cost | £30 |
| Green rating | K |
| Insurance group | 31 |
| Typical insurance | £835.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 40% |
| Typical contract hire | £468.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/99k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £29,226 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 35 |
| Benefit in kind | £12,561.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £2,512.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £5,024.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | MPV |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 1968/4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 177/4000 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 295 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Front |
| Length (mm) | 4892 |
| Width (mm) | 1904 |
| Height (mm) | 1970 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 5474 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.9 |
| Towing weight (kg) | 2500 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2338 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 11.4 |
| Max speed (mph) | 119 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
View the whole Volkswagen Caravelle MPV range
Cheaper
- MPV 2.0 TDI 140 SE SWB 5dr - £34,605
- MPV 2.0 TDI 140 SE LWB 5dr - £35,630
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 SE SWB 5dr - £36,410
- MPV 2.0 TDI 140 Executive SWB 5dr - £37,365
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 SE LWB 5dr - £37,435
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 Executive SWB 5dr - £39,170
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 SE 4Motion SWB 5dr - £39,830
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 Executive DSG 5dr - £40,985
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 Exec 4Motion SWB 5dr - £41,960
More expensive
- MPV 2.0 TDI 140 SE SWB 5dr - £34,605
- MPV 2.0 TDI 140 SE LWB 5dr - £35,630
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 SE SWB 5dr - £36,410
- MPV 2.0 TDI 140 Executive SWB 5dr - £37,365
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 SE LWB 5dr - £37,435
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 Executive SWB 5dr - £39,170
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 SE 4Motion SWB 5dr - £39,830
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 Executive DSG 5dr - £40,985
- MPV 2.0 BiTDI 180 Exec 4Motion SWB 5dr - £41,960
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This is the cheapest way into a new Caravelle, but you may want to step up to an Executive model, considering the extra creature comforts you get by doing so.
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