Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Citroen Berlingo 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 675 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 3000 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 115 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`159 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3200 | |
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