Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Kangoo, but torque is 25 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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. Renault Kangoo 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 Kangoo 2008 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 Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 19 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 122 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1223 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 Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`159 | 1`954 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
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