Volkswagen Caddy 2015 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 3 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 166 mm (6.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy and Dacia Lodgy are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 190 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 2617 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 637 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 583 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`896 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 10 000 | |
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