Kia Carens 2002 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Despite the higher power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.83 m | |
| Kia Carens is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caddy, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1632 litres | 2239 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 138 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 607 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Kia Carens 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): | 1`965 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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