2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Thesis | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |