Opel Zafira 2008 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Despite the higher power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Zafira consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.86 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger, but lower. Opel Zafira is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caddy, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Zafira is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 3200 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Zafira has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. This could mean that the Opel Zafira 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 1380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`159 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5000 | |
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