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Ford Ranger vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Caddy?

Ford Ranger vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Caddy

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy offers considerably more range – reaching up to 121 km, about 79 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Caddy

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers significantly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 377 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries markedly more – 989 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is decisively ahead 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.

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Caddy

VW Caddy

  • 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 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Ford Ranger
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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