2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2012 Fiat 500 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 293 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1072 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
