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2021 Volkswagen Caddy
Used from
$25,840 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.9 - 6.2 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Caddy
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Volkswagen Caddy is a van offered in 4D car van, 5D car van, 5D Mini MPV and 5D combi body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,840 for the Base variant and topping out at $54,990 for the California Maxi.
There are 10 variants of the Caddy available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (75kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (92kW/220Nm) and 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (62kW/160Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Caddy was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Volkswagen Caddy Price
Base
MAXI
MAXI CREWVAN
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Combi, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Combi, Petrol, FWD | $35,040 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Combi, Diesel, FWD | $37,240 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Combi, Diesel, FWD | $43,990 |
URBAN EDITION MAXI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD | $35,540 |
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Mini Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $40,090 |
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Mini Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $34,540 |
California Maxi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Mini Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $54,990 |
Life Maxi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Mini Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $49,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Volkswagen Caddy Specs
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2021 Volkswagen Caddy Dimensions
1836mm
1773mm
4408mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Volkswagen Caddy Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Caddy
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Caddy is the Maxi with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Caddy that uses the most amount of fuel is the MAXI CREWVAN with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Caddy variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Caddy | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Caddy?
You should service your Caddy at your authorised Volkswagen dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Caddy's warranty.
2021 Volkswagen Caddy Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Caddy?
The Volkswagen Caddy offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Volkswagen Caddy FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Caddy is the Base that starts from $25,840.
The most expensive Volkswagen Caddy is the California Maxi that starts from $54,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Caddy is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, MAXI, MAXI CREWVAN, Maxi, Life Maxi and California Maxi.
The largest Volkswagen Caddy is the Life Maxi which measures 1855mm wide, 4853mm in length and sits 1872mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Caddy is the Comfortline which has 92kW of power from its 1.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Caddy is built in Poland and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Caddy is the MAXI CREWVAN which weighs 2450 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Caddy may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.