Volkswagen Caddy 2015 vs Renault Kangoo 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Caddy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Kangoo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 2 HP less power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Renault Kangoo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.0 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1000 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. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2013 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 2013 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 20 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 2600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 470 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. 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 600 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`034 | 1`954 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9600 | |
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