Volkswagen Caddy 2015 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 166 mm (6.5 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 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 | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 298 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Volkswagen Caddy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1653 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 12 000 | |
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