Volkswagen Caddy 2006 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.6 seconds | 15.8 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 4 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.1 | |
| Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 154 mm (6.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 19 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 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 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`924 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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