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A dark green van with an open sliding door parked on a city square in front of historic architecture, with a man carrying a bag and a woman stepping out.

About this generation

The Volkswagen Caravelle T5 (2003–2015) delivered premium group transportation with refined interior appointments.

The Caravelle T5 was manufactured from 2003 to 2015, offering executive shuttle capabilities and family transport. The model featured electric sliding doors, multi-zone climate systems, and enhanced body rigidity. A 2009 update modernized the front styling and mechanical components.

Engine offerings shifted from 1.9/2.5 TDI turbodiesels to efficient 2.0 TDI Common Rail units, alongside 2.0 TSI and 3.2 VR6 gasoline engines. Gearbox options included manuals, Tiptronic automatics, and 7-speed DSG units with 4Motion AWD.

Specifications

4892 mm192.6 in

Length

1904 mm75.0 in

Width

1990 mm78.3 in

Height

3000 mm118.1 in

Wheelbase

165 mm6.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 17.8 s

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 163 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AXA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 253 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 TSI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.5 s

2012–2015

Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CJKB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 222 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TSI

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2011–2015

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CJKA
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 228 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TSI

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2011–2015

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CJKA
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 236 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TSI

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 9.9 s

2011–2015

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CJKA
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 245 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

3.2 V6

228hp(170 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.5 s

2003–2004

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BDL
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 298 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

228hp(170 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.6 s

2003–2004

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BDL
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.9 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 310 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

232hp(173 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.5 s

2004–2009

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BKK
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 298 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

232hp(173 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.6 s

2004–2009

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BKK
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.9 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 310 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

232hp(173 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 10.6 s

2004–2009

Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed: 204 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BKK
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 312 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

1.9 TDI

83hp(62 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 23.6 s

2006–2009

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 146 km/h (91 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BRR
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 211 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 TDI

83hp(62 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 23.6 s

2009–2015

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 146 km/h (91 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAA
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 193 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.9 TDI

84hp(63 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 23.6 s

2003–2006

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 146 km/h (91 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AXC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.9 TDI

101hp(75 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 18.4 s

2006–2009

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 157 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BRS
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 TDI

101hp(75 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 17.9 s

2009–2015

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 157 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 193 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.9 TDI

103hp(77 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 18.4 s

2003–2006

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 159 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AXB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.0 TDI

113hp(84 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.9 s

2011–2015

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 163 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAD
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 184 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.5 TDI

129hp(96 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.3 s

2003–2006

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AXD
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 216 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 TDI

129hp(96 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 15.8 s

2003–2006

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AXD
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 TDI

129hp(96 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 16.0 s

2004–2006

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AXD
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 TDI

129hp(96 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.3 s

2006–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BNZ
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5 TDI

129hp(96 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 15.8 s

2006–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BNZ
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5 TDI

129hp(96 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 16.0 s

2006–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BNZ
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 240 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 TDI

134hp(100 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.1 s

2010–2015

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 173 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAE
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 198 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TDI

134hp(100 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 13.8 s

2010–2015

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAE
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TDI

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.1 s

2009–2015

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 173 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 198 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TDI

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 13.8 s

2009–2015

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TDI

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 13.1 s

2009–2015

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 172 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 TDI

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 13.8 s

2010–2015

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 169 km/h (105 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CAAC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 224 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.2 s

2003–2006

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AXE
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 216 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 12.5 s

2003–2006

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AXE
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 12.5 s

2004–2006

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AXE
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 246 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.2 s

2006–2009

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 221 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 12.5 s

2006–2009

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 12.5 s

2006–2009

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPC
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 246 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0 BiTDI

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.3 s

2009–2015

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 191 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CFCA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 BiTDI

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 11.7 s

2009–2015

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CFCA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 221 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 BiTDI

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 11.3 s

2009–2015

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 191 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CFCA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 205 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 BiTDI

177hp(132 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 11.7 s

2009–2015

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement: 1968 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CFCA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 226 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

Gas

2.0 BiFuel

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

2011–2015

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 163 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AXA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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