2007 MG TF vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, both 2007 MG TF 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 506 kg more than 2007 MG TF.

Because 2007 MG TF 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 MG TF. 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 MG TF (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 MG TF 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
Make MG Volkswagen
Model TF Caddy
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6750 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.3 mm 92.8 mm
Top Speed 205 km/hour 169 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 13.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1686 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.9 L/100km 5.9 L/100km


 

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