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Ford Transit Connect vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Ford Transit Connect vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy Compact Van is marginally cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 26,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 903 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.5 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 120 km, about 2 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

Caddy Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 186 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers only slightly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Transit Connect

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 Transit Connect offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is very slightly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,477 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 3,700 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries very slightly more – 792 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect 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 £26,700
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 km
Ford Transit Connect
VW Caddy Compact Van

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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 Transit Connect
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 41,500 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,477 - 1,866 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,500 - 4,868 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,856 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

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