Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Fiat Doblo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 12 HP more power than Fiat Doblo, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Fiat Doblo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Doblo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Caddy is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Doblo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 790 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 230 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Doblo. This could mean that the Volkswagen Caddy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`159 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Doblo, so Volkswagen Caddy quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4200 | |
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