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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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (LWB)
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Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 320 km
63L - 70L
107 to 560 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $64,225
$55,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious and practical
- Solid dynamics
- Good technology
Misses
- No physical climate controls
- More expensive than rivals
- Annoying automatic high-beam
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 DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1968 | 1995 - 2490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW - 90kW | 125kW - 171kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2750 - 4500 | 3500 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 320Nm | 390Nm - 415Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
