Volkswagen Caddy 2004 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20.5 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 16 HP less power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Kangoo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caddy could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Caddy is 19 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2239 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 122 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`954 | |
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| Quality: | Renault Kangoo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Kangoo, so Renault Kangoo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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