Volkswagen Caddy 2015 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Caddy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is smaller. Volkswagen Caddy is 83 cm shorter than the Mercedes Vito, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 970 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes Vito has more luggage space. Volkswagen Caddy has 780 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes Vito, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 20 400 | |
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