Volkswagen Caddy 2020 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 12 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 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 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: | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy and Dacia Lodgy are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 2 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 3100 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 3100 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3100 litres | 2617 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space (by 2273 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 483 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Lodgy. | |||
| 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`150 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 10 800 | |
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