Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 102 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 38 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V 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 Honda FR-V, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Caddy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Touran, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.61 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 12 cm longer than the Honda FR-V, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 litres | 1049 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 121 litres more trunk space than the Honda FR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.8 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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