Renault Scenic 2012 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: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, 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 Scenic 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 Scenic 2012 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 Scenic 2012 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: | 4.37 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.86 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 3200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`967 | 2`159 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Scenic scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Caddy scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
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