2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 940 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Envoy | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
