Volkswagen Caddy 2015 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 166 mm (6.5 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.56 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 9 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 | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1530 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 255 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 1670 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 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 11 200 | 13 400 | |
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