Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo and Volkswagen Caddy have the same engine power, but Renault Kangoo torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that by driving the Renault Kangoo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 154 mm (6.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1977 litres | 2239 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 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`982 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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