Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Opel Combo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Combo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Combo, but torque is 1 NM more than Opel Combo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Combo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 8 cm longer than the Opel Combo, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 105 litres more trunk space than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Combo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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