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: | 86 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 24 HP less power than Nissan Evalia (NV200), but torque is 7 NM more than Nissan Evalia (NV200). | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Evalia (NV200). | |||
| 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 | 950 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | 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. Nissan Evalia (NV200) might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 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 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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