Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Dacia Lodgy is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Lodgy engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Dacia Lodgy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Lodgy could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
| Dacia Lodgy is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caddy, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Lodgy is 14 cm lower. | |||
| 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`852 | 2`068 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 12 600 | |
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