2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 541 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |