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Subaru Crosstrek vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Subaru Crosstrek vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Compact Van is slightly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,084 £.

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 VW Caddy Compact Van offers marginally more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

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

Crosstrek

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: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is moderately lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries noticeably more – 759 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 254 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is far ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
174 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
628 - 759 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
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 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
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Subaru Crosstrek?

The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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