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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
2024 Volkswagen Caddy vs 2024 Renault Kangoo Comparison
Volkswagen Caddy
Renault Kangoo
2024 Volkswagen
Caddy
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2024 Renault
Kangoo
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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 Renault Kangoo PETROL LWB
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 320 km
54L - 60L
254 to 390 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $64,090
$26,290 - $63,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace 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
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
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 (+$610)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$250)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,600)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$260)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,350)
- Business Pack (+$1,000)
- Trade Pack (+$900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1968 | 1197 - 1461 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.2L, 0.0, 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 8 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW - 90kW | 82kW - 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2750 - 4500 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 320Nm | 190Nm - 245Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1600 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 - 16.5 | 18.8 | |
