Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Nissan Evalia (NV200) 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Evalia (NV200), but torque is 22 NM more than Nissan Evalia (NV200). | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Evalia (NV200), which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Evalia (NV200). | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Caddy engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Nissan Evalia (NV200) 2011 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Caddy and Nissan Evalia (NV200) are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Evalia (NV200), which means Volkswagen Caddy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | no data | |
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