Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 22.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Caravelle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 970 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 20 200 | |
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