2007 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Caddy and 2007 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C70 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Caddy | C70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
