Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kangoo engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
| Renault Kangoo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 Volkswagen Caddy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Touran, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | |
| 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 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Kangoo 2008 1.6 engine | |||
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: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Renault Kangoo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`924 | 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 (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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