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Ford Ranger vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Ford Ranger vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • significantly more power

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly lighter

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 Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,762 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van 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 Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 120 km, about 78 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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 Ford Ranger offers significantly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Ranger is marginally faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

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

Ranger

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: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 963 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries visibly more – 989 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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.

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
Ford Ranger
VW Caddy Compact Van

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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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VW Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Ford Ranger
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 71,900 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,370 - 5,381 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,968 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,884 - 1,922 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
676 - 989 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
210 - 292 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
491 - 697 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 - 215 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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