Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2239 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has 16 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 6 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`446 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 554 kg | 485 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caddy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Mercedes B class. Therefore, Volkswagen Caddy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Caddy, so Mercedes B class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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