Volkswagen Caddy 2012 vs Citroen Berlingo 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 17.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 95 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Caddy is 3 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 750 litres | 642 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 3000 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 108 litres more trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. 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`280 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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