Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is smaller. Renault Kangoo is 40 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 14 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2239 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Renault Kangoo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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