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Renault Master Transporter vs VW Caddy Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

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?

Renault Master Transporter

VW Caddy Compact Van

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

Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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.

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.

Caddy Compact Van

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: 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.

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.

Renault Master Transporter
VW Caddy Compact Van

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from about £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
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km

Renault Master Transporter

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.

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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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Renault Master Transporter
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
36000 - 55400 £
Price
25800 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 25.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 448 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 203 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2128 - 2461 kg
Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5685 - 6315 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
2080 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
2498 - 2778 mm
Height
1819 - 1823 mm
Max trunk capacity
5200 - 14800 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
Payload
1041 - 1859 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.50 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
90 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Master Transporter have?

The Renault Master Transporter is offered with Front-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.