Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Citroen Berlingo 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Citroen Berlingo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 8 HP less power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 1 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Touran, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Berlingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen Berlingo 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Berlingo 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 26 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 litres | 2800 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Caddy has 64 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 Citroen Berlingo (by 561 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| 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`000 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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