2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 268 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Regal | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
