Volkswagen Touran 2003 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touran over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Caddy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Touran, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.83 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is smaller. Volkswagen Touran is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 667 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 2239 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touran has 107 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The Volkswagen Caddy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Caddy quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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