Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Caddy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.63 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 8 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 560 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 539 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 Opel Zafira, 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 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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