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Renault Express vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Renault Express vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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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:

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

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,696 £.

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

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

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van is slightly 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 Compact Van delivers visibly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is slightly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries very slightly more – 759 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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.

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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
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 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
628 - 759 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
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 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, 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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