Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic 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, 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. Renault Scenic 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 Renault Scenic 2012 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 Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.64 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 4 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 90 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`159 | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Scenic scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Caddy scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6200 | |
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