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VW Caddy Compact Van vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or VW Grand California?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs VW Grand California: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

VW Grand California

  • very slightly more power

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

Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Caddy Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,415 £.

Grand California

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 Grand California offers very slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

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: VW Grand California offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,610 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries considerably more – 759 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 311 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £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
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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