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Renault Express vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or VW Caddy?

Renault Express vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Caddy

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

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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 VW Caddy offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is moderately faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is markedly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers somewhat more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 400 L more than the Renault Express.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries marginally more – 710 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is far ahead 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.

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,393 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Express?

The Renault Express is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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