Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes Vito) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Caravelle) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes Vito 2010 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller. Mercedes Vito is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes Vito is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 21 800 | |
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