Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Mazda 5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.66 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 560 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2239 litres | 1566 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 673 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`446 kg | 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 554 kg | 690 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caddy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Mazda 5. Therefore, Mazda 5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
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