Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Ford C-Max 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford C-Max, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 7 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be harder 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`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford C-Max, so Volkswagen Caddy quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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