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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 vs 2024 Ford Transit Custom Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (SWB)
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 320 km
72L
518 to 547 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$50,390 - $62,990
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Loads of tech
- Bulkhead protection as standard
Misses
- More expensive than rivals
- Some driving tech quirks
- Occasional interior rattles
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)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,625)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$265)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,370)
- Dual Side Doors (+$1,000)
- Dual Side Doors - Windows (+$1,700)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Side Window in Pass/Load Area, Rear Left, Fixed (+$350)
Colours Available
Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.
You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1968 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW - 90kW | 125kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2750 - 4500 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 320Nm | 390Nm - 405Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 - 16.5 | 16.5 | |
