Volkswagen 3D CARAVELLE C SYNCRO
Built: 1987 · Series: CARAVELLE
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Volkswagen CARAVELLE – collective page of the passenger version of the Transporter: T3 to T6, Syncro/4MOTION four-wheel drive, TDI and VR6 engines, 51 to 128 kW
This page gathers the Volkswagen Caravelle, the passenger-carrying version of the VW Transporter with full glazing and bench seats, from the water-cooled third generation (T3) to the T4, T5 and T6. The Transporter is built at the home plant of Hannover-Stöcken, and since the 1980s also with four-wheel drive: Syncro (T3, T4) and 4MOTION (from the T5) denote engageable or permanent drive to both axles. TDI denotes turbocharged direct diesel injection, VR6 the narrow six-cylinder with its cylinders arranged in a V within a single block, and D.C. a crew cab.
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The register lists here 52 versions with outputs from 51 to 128 kW, displacements from 1,580 to 3,189 cm³ from four- to six-cylinders, unladen weights from 1,445 to 2,481 kg against gross weights of 2,460 to 3,200 kg and widths from 1,770 to 2,040 mm; lengths are recorded for a handful of entries at 4,475 to 5,400 mm.
Alongside the more simply equipped Kombi and the California used as a camper base, the Caravelle is the comfort-oriented passenger variant of the Transporter and competes in family transport, shuttle services and commercial passenger carriage with the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Ford Tourneo.
On used examples, T3 Syncro versions call for checking the viscous coupling and differentials, TDI engines the timing belt, turbocharger and dual-mass flywheel, and all generations rust at the sliding-door tracks, wheel arches and floor as well as interior condition at high mileages; parts run through the dense Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen CARAVELLE, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,930 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen 3D CARAVELLE C SYNCRO weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,930 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen 3D CARAVELLE C SYNCRO?
2,500 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen 3D CARAVELLE C SYNCRO have?
4 cylinders, 1,580 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen 3D CARAVELLE C SYNCRO built?
Production years: 1987.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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