2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yaris | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |
