2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (181 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | Vaneo | Caddy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |