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
Volkswagen Caddy vs Renault Kangoo Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Based on the Renault Kangoo PETROL LWB
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 320 km
54L
335 to 346 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $64,225
$38,990 - $44,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun handling, easy to steer
- Lots of practical interior storage
- Dual sliding doors and barn doors standard
Misses
- Optional safety gear
- Costs too much to spec it up
- Transmission has some annoying quirks
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1968 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW - 90kW | 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2750 - 4500 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 320Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
