2008 Suzuki Forenza vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Suzuki Forenza 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Forenza (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
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 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Suzuki Forenza | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forenza | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
