2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2009 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
