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2025 Volkswagen Caddy review
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi people mover offers van practicality with car-like driving dynamics. It doesn't come cheap, however.
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Jack Quick
2023 Volkswagen Caddy CALIFORNIA TSI220 vs 2023 Volkswagen Caddy TDI320 Comparison
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy
2023 Volkswagen Caddy
CALIFORNIA TSI220
vs
2023 Volkswagen Caddy
TDI320
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.
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Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Best suitable for...
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
310 km
50L
245 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$620)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$255)
- Black Alloy Wheels - 18 inch (+$1,220)
- Central Locking System with Fingerprint (+$710)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,625)
- Climate Control - 2 Zone with Allergen Filter (+$610)
- Adaptive Cruise Control with (AEB) (+$1,170)
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$620)
- Appearance Pack (+$1,240)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$255)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 | 4250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm | 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
