Citroen Berlingo 2008 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Berlingo engine produces 27 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Due to the lower power, Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Berlingo could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Caddy engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Citroen Berlingo is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 642 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3000 litres | 3200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen Berlingo has 82 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The Volkswagen Caddy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Berlingo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Citroen Berlingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`159 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5800 | |
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