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Fiat Ducato vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Fiat Ducato vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers marginally more torque with 350 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Fiat Ducato offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,261 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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