Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Despite the higher power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 900 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: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine 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: | 4.21 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1977 litres | 3200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space. Renault Kangoo has 122 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1223 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`982 kg | 2`159 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`505 kg | 1`408 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 477 kg | 751 kg | |
| Renault Kangoo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 57 procentiem less than Volkswagen Caddy. Therefore, Volkswagen Caddy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5800 | |
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