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VW Caddy vs Estrima Birò comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 12,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or Estrima Birò?

VW Caddy vs Estrima Birò: Key differences

VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
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Estrima Birò

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially 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.

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

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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.

Estrima Birò is substantially cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,907 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Caddy offers clearly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is clearly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Estrima Birò tops out at 60 km/h. The difference is around 126 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Estrima Birò delivers somewhat more torque with 381 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 61 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Estrima Birò is substantially lighter – 424 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 1,151 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries considerably more – 710 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 484 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Estrima Birò is far ahead 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.

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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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Reviews VW Caddy

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
219 - 226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
60 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
381 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Estrima
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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