Ford C-Max 2014 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Caddy 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.86 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | 3200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space. Ford C-Max has 128 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1516 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 2`159 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Caddy scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6200 | |
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