VW Caddy Compact Van alternatives & comparisons

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from £48,200

Mercedes V Class

Price 48,200 - 83,300 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Seats 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model V-Klasse
Modell V 220 d kompakt, V 250 d kompakt, V 300 lang, V 220 d lang, V 250 d lang, V 220 d extralang, V 300 d kompakt, V 300 d lang, V 300 extralang, V 250 d extralang, V 300 d extralang
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level 9G-TRONIC, Style 9G-TRONIC, Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 120 - 174 kW
co2 187 - 232 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,192 - 2,464 kg
Width 1,928 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 636 - 908 kg

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Mercedes V Class as a suitable alternative to VW Caddy Compact Van

In the competitive landscape of compact vans, the Mercedes V-Klasse stands out with its premium features and luxurious interior, providing a comfortable ride for families and business travelers alike. In contrast, the VW Caddy Kompaktvan offers practicality and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for those seeking versatility without compromising on performance. While the V-Klasse boasts a sophisticated design and advanced technology, the Caddy's affordability and functional layout make it a strong contender in the segment.

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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considerably cheaper
considerably more efficient
considerably lighter
clearly more power

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from £26,100

Peugeot Partner

Price 26,100 - 33,500 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Electric, Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range 354 km
Seats 3
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Partner
Modell Partner Kastenwagen M (50 kWh), Partner Kastenwagen M 1.5 Diesel 100, Partner Kastenwagen M 1.5 Diesel 130
CO2 Efficiency Class A, E
Trim Level Pro Skill, Pro Skill Automatik
Power kW 75 - 100 kW
co2 0 - 143 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 cm3
Curb weight 1,371 - 1,674 kg
Width 1,848 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 645 - 781 kg
Variant Kastenwagen

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very slightly cheaper
barely more power
clearly more efficient
considerably more electric range
very slightly lighter

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from £22,900

Peugeot Rifter

Price 22,900 - 30,100 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 130 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.3 - 13.5 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Rifter
Modell Rifter L1 Benziner 110, Rifter L1 Diesel 100, Rifter L1 Diesel 130, Rifter L2 Diesel 100, Rifter L2 Diesel 130, Rifter N1 L1 Diesel 100, Rifter N1 L1 Diesel 130, Rifter N1 L2 Diesel 100, Rifter N1 L2 Diesel 130
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F
Trim Level Allure, GT EAT8, Allure (5-Sitzer), Allure (7-Sitzer), Allure EAT8 (5-Sitzer), Allure EAT8 (7-Sitzer), GT EAT8 (5-Sitzer), GT EAT8 (7-Sitzer), Allure EAT8
Power kW 75 - 96 kW
co2 142 - 157 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Curb weight 1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity 322 - 1,050 L
Width 1,848 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 518 - 814 kg
Variant N1

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a bit more power
considerably more efficient
marginally lighter
slightly cheaper

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from £27,800

VW Caddy

Price 27,800 - 45,900 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch 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
Battery Capacity 19.7 kWh
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.4 - 14 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 173 - 186 km/h
Torque 220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Caddy
Modell Caddy 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy California 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy California Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B
Trim Level Dark Label, Dark Label DSG, DSG, EDITION, EDITION DSG, Flexible, Flexible DSG, GOAL, GOAL DSG, Life, Life DSG, PAN AMERICANA, PAN AMERICANA DSG, Style, Style DSG, Flexible 4MOTION, 4MOTION, Life 4MOTION, EDITION 4MOTION, Dark Label 4MOTION, GOAL 4MOTION, Style 4MOTION, PAN AMERICANA 4MOTION
Power kW 75 - 110 kW
co2 10 - 165 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 1,575 - 1,998 kg
Fuel tank capacity 50 L
Length 4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width 1,855 mm
Height 1,819 - 1,860 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload 501 - 710 kg

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barely cheaper
only slightly lighter
very slightly more electric range

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from £30,000

Mazda 6 Estate

Price 30,000 - 43,500 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 145 - 194 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.1 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2,021 - 2,022
Max Speed 205 - 223 km/h
Torque 213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model 6
Modell 6 Kombi 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145, 6 Kombi 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165, 6 Kombi 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 194
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F
Trim Level Center-Line, Prime-Line, Center-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Exclusive-Line, Exclusive-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, 20th Anniversary SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura SKYACTIV-Drive, Takumi SKYACTIV-Drive
Power kW 107 - 143 kW
co2 155 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Curb weight 1,475 - 1,598 kg
Fuel tank capacity 62 L
Trunk capacity 522 L
Length 4,805 mm
Width 1,840 mm
Height 1,480 mm
Brand Mazda
Max trunk capacity 1,664 L
Payload 483 - 571 kg

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moderately cheaper
considerably more efficient
marginally lighter
noticeably more power

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from £36,000

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Price 36,000 - 43,300 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 180 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Seats 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Zafira Life
Modell Zafira Life 2.2 Diesel, Zafira Life XL 2.2 Diesel
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Edition, GS
Power kW 132 kW
co2 186 g/km
Engine capacity 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 1,953 - 1,986 kg
Width 2,010 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 877 - 883 kg

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noticeably cheaper
considerably more efficient
markedly lighter
slightly more power

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