2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
Model | Exige | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |