Volkswagen Caddy 2020 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: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 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: | 4.50 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is smaller. Volkswagen Caddy is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes Vito, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 3100 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3100 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Caddy has 2670 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. The Mercedes Vito may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.4 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`220 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 20 200 | |
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