Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 12 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Caddy 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 72 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1653 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`159 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 12 000 | |
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