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Subaru Crosstrek vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,800 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or VW Caddy?

Subaru Crosstrek vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Caddy

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

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

Crosstrek

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,061 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Caddy

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 VW Caddy offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Crosstrek is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek is very slightly faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers significantly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 138 Nm more.

Crosstrek

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,386 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is decisively ahead 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 Crosstrek
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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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 Crosstrek
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
174 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,495 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
198 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

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