Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 55 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2008 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 Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 19 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 918 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 480 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1223 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 1`954 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
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