2004 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Wrangler and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Wrangler (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 534 kg more than 2004 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2004 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Jeep Wrangler (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Wrangler | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
