2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
