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VW Caddy vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (150 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or Land Rover Defender?
VW Caddy vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Caddy
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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,098 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Caddy offers considerably more range – reaching up to 121 km, about 73 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
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 Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.
Caddy
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: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries moderately more – 819 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Caddy 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.
from £27,800
VW Caddy
VW Caddy
Land Rover Defender
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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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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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VW Caddy
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 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
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
501 - 710 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Land Rover
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