Nissan Evalia (NV200) 2011 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Nissan Evalia (NV200) engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 22 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Evalia (NV200) 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 Nissan Evalia (NV200) could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Evalia (NV200) consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| 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. | |||
| Nissan Evalia (NV200) 2011 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
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Nissan Evalia (NV200) is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Evalia (NV200) and Volkswagen Caddy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Evalia (NV200) is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Nissan Evalia (NV200) can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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