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VW Passat vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or VW Caddy?

VW Passat vs VW Caddy: Key differences

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Caddy is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,703 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Passat with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers moderately more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 14 km more than the VW Caddy.

Caddy

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 Passat offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Passat

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 Passat is very slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries somewhat more – 710 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy holds a decisive overall lead 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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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

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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
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 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
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
Is the VW Passat offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Passat is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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