Volkswagen Touran 2003 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 662 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 2239 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touran has 102 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`250 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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