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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 17.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caddy and Citroen Berlingo have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Caddy torque is 40 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | |||
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 | 642 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 3000 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 82 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 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3000 | |
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