Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or VW Caddy Compact Van?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Caddy Compact Van has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10174 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy Compact Van manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.80 L. The difference is about 6.30 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter performs decisively better – achieving up to 448 km, about 328 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.
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.
When it comes to engine power, the Renault Master Transporter has a to a small extent edge – offering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Renault Master Transporter tops out at 176 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Master Transporter pulls slightly stronger with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Master Transporter offers decisively more seating capacity – 6 vs 2.
In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is convincingly lighter – 1442 kg compared to 2128 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Master Transporter performs decisively better – up to 14800 L, which is about 11100 L more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.
When it comes to payload, Renault Master Transporter convincingly takes the win – 1859 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 1100 kg.
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.
The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36000 - 55400 £
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Price
25800 - 42300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 25.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
406 - 448 km
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 203 g/km
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
2
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2128 - 2461 kg
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Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5685 - 6315 mm
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Length
4500 - 4853 mm
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Width
2080 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
2498 - 2778 mm
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Height
1819 - 1823 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5200 - 14800 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
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Payload
1041 - 1859 kg
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Payload
628 - 759 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
105 - 170 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.50 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
90 - 176 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
77 - 125 kW
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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The Renault Master Transporter is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.