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Subaru BRZ vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or VW Caddy?

Subaru BRZ vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

VW Caddy

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient

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

BRZ

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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,232 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

Caddy

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 Subaru BRZ offers clearly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is moderately faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers noticeably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is noticeably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries substantially more – 710 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy holds a decisive overall lead 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 £27,800
Caddy

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
Subaru BRZ
VW Caddy

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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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VW Caddy

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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Subaru BRZ
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
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