2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForFour | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForFour | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
