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VW ID.3 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.3 or VW Caddy?

VW ID.3 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Caddy

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit lighter

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

VW Caddy is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 809 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 484 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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 VW ID.3 offers substantially more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.3 is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

ID.3

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, VW Caddy is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,433 L more than the VW ID.3.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 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 £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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VW ID.3

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,264 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
437 - 473 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.3 have?

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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