Renault Scenic 2009 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 17.6 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Caddy 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 2009 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 2009 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: | 4.34 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.86 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 3200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 123 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1363 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`944 | 2`159 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5200 | |
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