2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 307 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP) has 0 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 307. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 307 | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
