2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, both 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.

Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Toyota Tacoma 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Tacoma Caddy
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2694 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1365 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 60 L


 

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