Ford C-Max 2003 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.0 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.83 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 2239 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Ford C-Max can be easier 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): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford C-Max, so Volkswagen Caddy quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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