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VW Golf vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or VW Caddy?

VW Golf vs VW Caddy: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

VW Caddy

  • clearly more efficient

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 Golf is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,564 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Golf with 1.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers moderately more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 22 km more than the VW Caddy.

Caddy

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 Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 84 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Golf

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.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is visibly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,463 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is slightly 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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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