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Ford Transit Connect vs VW Caddy Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Ford Transit Connect

VW Caddy Compact Van

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Caddy Compact Van has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 26700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 903 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.50 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs slight better – achieving up to 120 km, about 2 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

Caddy Compact Van

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.

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: Ford Transit Connect pulls slight stronger with 350 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Connect offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is slight lighter – 1442 kg compared to 1477 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 3700 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Connect slight takes the win – 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 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.

Ford Transit Connect
VW Caddy Compact Van

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from about £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
  • Electric Range : 118 km

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
26700 - 41500 £
Price
25800 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 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
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
1819 - 1823 mm
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 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
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.