Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Dacia Dokker 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 12 HP more power than Dacia Dokker, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Dokker. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Dokker is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Dokker, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Dokker. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Dokker 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 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine Dacia Dokker 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Dokker 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 4 cm longer than the Dacia Dokker, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 800 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 3000 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 240 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Dokker. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`159 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Dokker has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4200 | |
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