2012 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Caddy and 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Caddy | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
