2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 141 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
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 Mazda 6 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
