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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Peugeot Rifter?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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.

Peugeot Rifter is slightly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,961 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

Rifter

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 Compact Van offers a bit more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries very slightly more – 814 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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.

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
VW Caddy Compact Van
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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VW Caddy Compact Van
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Peugeot
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