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Toyota Corolla vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or VW Caddy?

Toyota Corolla vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW Caddy

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Caddy is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 818 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

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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 Toyota Corolla offers somewhat more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is barely faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

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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: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,648 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 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.

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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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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