2007 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 401 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Corolla | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |