2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Because 2008 Mazda DrifterX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mazda DrifterX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda DrifterX | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | DrifterX | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
