Volkswagen Caddy 2015 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 23 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Caddy 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.68 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 9 cm shorter than the Dacia Lodgy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 2 seats | 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): | 2`095 | 1`845 | |
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 10 400 | |
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