Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 890 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: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 27 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 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Dacia Lodgy | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 19 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 122 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1223 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`924 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
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