2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Sienna | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Caddy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3454 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |