Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Lodgy engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 1 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 166 mm (6.5 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
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Dacia Lodgy is smaller. Dacia Lodgy and Volkswagen Caddy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 827 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2617 litres | 3200 litres | |
| Dacia Lodgy has 637 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 583 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| 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): | 1`845 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 12 800 | |
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