Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Renault Kangoo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | 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 2003 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 engine | |||
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: | 650 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2600 litres | 2239 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Caddy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 361 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: | 1`645 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`446 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 554 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
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