Volkswagen Caddy vs Ford Transit Custom Comparison

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2025 Volkswagen

Caddy

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Transit Custom

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320

Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (LWB)

Best suitable for...

Transporting things

Work

Fuel Efficiency

50L

245 to 320 km

63L - 70L

107 to 560 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

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

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Volkswagen Caddy review

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi people mover offers van practicality with car-like driving dynamics. It doesn't come cheap, however.

Jack Quick

Very Good

2025 Ford Transit Custom Trend LWB review

The Ford Transit Custom is big on space, but even in long-wheelbase guise the mid-size delivery van doesn't feel unwieldy to drive.

William Stopford

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO		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
-		-

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