Volkswagen Caddy 2020 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 3100 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3100 litres | 4530 litres | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has 2655 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`051 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 16 000 | |
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