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VW Caddy vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

VW Caddy vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

VW Caddy

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,183 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy offers a bit more range – reaching up to 121 km, about 20 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

3 Series Saloon

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

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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.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,575 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 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
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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the VW Caddy?

The VW Caddy is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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