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VW Caddy vs Dacia Bigster comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or Dacia Bigster?

VW Caddy vs Dacia Bigster: Key differences

VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
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Dacia Bigster

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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.

Dacia Bigster is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,197 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Dacia Bigster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Bigster

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 Dacia Bigster offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Bigster is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers visibly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Caddy

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Bigster is slightly lighter – 1,425 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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 £27,800
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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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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Reviews VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is a straightforward, value-driven SUV that emphasizes space, practicality and low running costs rather than flashy tech. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a roomy, well-built family car with rugged styling and easy-to-use features at an affordable price.

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4.6 (10 Reviews)
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Guus Lausberg
1 Jun 2026, 17:58:14

I've had a Dacia Bigster Journey 155 Full Hybrid for half a year. I had high expectations of this car beforehand and even those have all been exceeded. Truly a wonderful car.

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Timo
13 May 2026, 05:34:56

Sensible and practical car. Drives okay. Low fuel consumption in summer. Good interior and cargo space. Interior feels cheap. Noisy in some situations. Sufficient ground clearance even for poor roads.

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Paul Wolf
23 Apr 2026, 06:45:13

bought it.

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Nöpp
20 Apr 2026, 11:25:00

If the Bigster comes as a Hybrid 4x4 G150 automatic, it’s an interesting car. I’m currently leasing a Sandero Stepway running on LPG and will return it in November. Unfortunately that engine option isn’t offered in the Jogger, which makes the Bigster appealing to me. We’re fans of LPG — and now even with an automatic.

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Paul
16 Apr 2026, 12:26:04

Most robust and reliable car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
20,600 - 28,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
106 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
1,425 - 1,611 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
444 - 667 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
434 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Dacia
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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