Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Citroen Berlingo 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Citroen Berlingo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 34 HP less power than Citroen Berlingo, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Berlingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 3 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 642 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 3000 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 82 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. This could mean that the Volkswagen Caddy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`180 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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