Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Citroen Berlingo 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 17.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 65 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Caddy 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 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2010 2.0 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`194 | 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 (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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