2005 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Caddy and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 22 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 Volkswagen Touran (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2005 Volkswagen Touran
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Caddy Touran
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1390 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.6 mm 86.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 148 km/hour 186 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.9 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 1498 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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