The all new VW Caddy comes with top of class style, comfort and versatility. It has a striking presence on the road with its strong profile with bright LED headlights, sliding doors, a power assisted tailgate, and 18 inch alloy wheels available as options.
The cabin also comes with all the little features that make driving more enjoyable such as an Electronic handbrake, and Ergo comfort seats
The Caddy also comes with all the mod cons such as Keyless entry and start, along with multiple rear seat options, from foldable, to full removable options, allowing you to have the Caddy as your daily work van, then at the weekends turning it into your families MPV with the Maxi long wheelbase option - as this comes available with a 7 seat option.
However, if you are looking for a van which is full of connectivity then look no further as the Caddy can come with a 10 inch infotainment touch screen, as well as a fully digital cockpit.
Consequently in this article we weill dig deep into what makes the Volkswgaen Caddy van one of the most versatilityvans for you.
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What Awards has the Volkswagen Caddy Acquired?
The VW Caddy has been around since 1980. As a result, over this time it has allowed the Caddy to acquire a large number of awards and reviews. A sample of which include:
| Car Critic / Reviewer |
Overall Score |
| AA |
4 / 5 |
| Auto Express |
3.5 / 5 |
| Car Buyer |
3.3 / 5 |
| Carwow |
8 / 10 |
| Top Gear |
8 / 10 |
| What Car |
5 / 5 |
Along with scoring highly among car critics the VW Caddy has an impressive selection of awards under its belt. Some of these include:
- Small Van of the Year Award, at the Company Car and Van Awards
- Small High Cube Van of the Year Award, at the Great British Fleet Awards
- Best Small Van Award, at the The Fleet News Awards
- Small Van of the Year Award, at the Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Awards
- Best Small Van Award, at the Van Fleet World Awards
- Best Small Van Award, at the Fleet News Awards
- Best Small Van Award, at the Delivery Magazine Awards
- Editor's Choice Award, at the What Van Awards
What type of van is a VW Caddy
The VW Caddy is classed as a panel van.
How much can a VW Caddy tow?
The VW Caddy can tow up to 1,500 KG depending on the model you buy. This should be ample to tow most trailers, horse boxes or caravans.
What is the rear carrying capacity of the Caddy?
The maximum load length is 1,797 mm which is around 3 cubic metres of carrying ability. In terms of weight the Caddy can carry between 545 KG to 730 KG depending on the model you decide to buy.
How do you connect Android Auto to the VW Caddy?
To connect Android Auto to your Caddy is really simple. Simply connect the phone to a USB port in the centre console. Then accept the notifications that appear on the phone if you are happy to do so.
The next thing you need to do is to find the Android Auto icon on your infotainment screen. Once you tap this a notification screen then may appear on your phone. If it does you will then need to agree to the notifications to be able to continue.
That it is it. Your phone is now connected to Android Auto, and can use the Apps available such as Maps on your Infotainment screen.
How do you connect Apple Carplay to the VW Caddy?
To connect AppleCarPlay to your VW Caddy follow the following steps.
- Make sure the car is in park or has the handbrake on, the engine is on, and Bluethooth is turned on on your iPhone
- Next, on the Infotainment screen press the phone icon
- A prompt will then appear telling you to look on your phone for a Bl;uetooth connection called My VW with some numbers
- On your iPhone open up your Bluetooth menu and wait for it to find the My VW connection. When it does click on it to pair the phone to the car
- Next follow the onscreen prompts
- That is it, your phone is now connected to Apple CarPlay
What is We Connect and does the VW Caddy come with it?
Yes, it does. The Volkswagen We Connect enables you to have a wide range of diagnostic tools at your fingertips. This can include everything from checking your Caddy's status from a computer, to even remotely operating certain features such as the doors, windows and lights from the power of your phone.
What does We Connect give you?
We Connect gives you access to the following features:
- Automatic accident notification
- Breakdown call
- Driving data
- Emergency call
- Lights
- Parking position
- Service scheduling
- Vehicle health report
- Vehicle status including locked / unlocked
What is WE Connect Plus?
We Connect Plus comes a selection of extra features to We Connect. These include:
- Online traffic information
- Online map updates
- Online voice control
- Online anti-theft alarm
- Online auxiliary heater
- Remote ventilation control
- Media streaming
- Wi-Fi hotspot
What is the In Car Shop for the VW Caddy?
The In Car Shop allows you to choose additional data packages for Streaming & Internet on the go if you want.
Does the Caddy come with 5 or 7 seats?
As standard 5; but, it does come with a 7 seat version, and the Maxi comes with 7 seats as standard, with a longer wheelbase as well.
What colours does the Caddy come in?
- Caddy White
- Cherry Red
- Copper Bronze Metallic
- Costa Azul Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
- Fortana Red Metallic
- Golden Green Metallic
- Indium Grey Metallic
- Mojave Beige Metallic
- Pure Grey
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Starlight Blue Metallic
What alloy wheel options can come with the new Caddy?
The VW Caddy has 3 allow wheel options available. These consist of:
- 16 inch x 6.5J Black steel wheels
- 16 inch x 6.5J Black steel wheels
- 16 inch x 6.5J Wien Silver alloy wheels
Does the Caddy come with Air Conditioning as standard?
Yes it does, via manual operation in the cab.
What is the difference between a VW Caddy and a VW Caddy Maxi?
The VW Caddy comes with a shorter wheelbase and with 5 seats as standard with the option of making it a 7 seater.
Whereas the Caddy Maxi comes with 7 seats by default, and a longer wheelbase.
How much does a VW Caddy cost?
This depends on which model you go for; however, for the VW Caddy you are looking at prices starting from £26,241, to the Caddy life starting from £30,491.
What models of the Caddy are available?
The Caddy comes with 2 main versions, and then the longer wheelbase Maxi variation.
The 2 main versions consist of:
How do the VW Caddy models differ from each other?
THE Caddy's 2 main models differ mainly by the following features:
VW Caddy key features
- Air conditioning - manual in the cab
- Anti theft alarm system, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
- Auto. Emergency Braking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Radio Composition Audio with 16.51 cm (6.5 inch) colour touch screen
VW Caddy Life key features
- App Connect
- Exterior mirrors, power-folding, power-adjustable, separately heated
- LED rear combination lights
- Parking sensors - front and rear
- Radio Composition Colour with 20.96 cm (8.25 inch) colour touch screen
- Roof rails - Black
Equipment and features
The following equipment and features can come with the new Volkswagen Caddy.
- 12 volt socket in load compartment
- 16 inch x 6.5J Black steel wheels
- 3 point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
- 4 remote control folding keys
- 6 speakers (passive)
- 7 Seater package
- Additional front underbody guard
- Air conditioning - manual in the cab
- All-season tyres 205 / 60 R16 96H XL low rolling resistance
- Anti-theft alarm system, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
- App-Connect
- App-Connect - Wireless for Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Emergency Braking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
- Black loading edge protection, plastic cover in front of rear aperture to protect painted bumper
- Black painted exterior mirror housings, body coloured door handles and Silver sliding door rail
- Bluetooth - Mobile phone interface
- Bumpers painted in body colour
- Camera and / or distance sensor (driver assistance system)
- Carpet floor covering in cab
- Center console with 2 cup holders
- Central locking system Keyless Entry with two stage unlocking
- Central locking system Keyless Go
- Central locking with a radio remote control, interior controls, without SAFELOCK
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Dark tinted glass in rear seat area heat insulating glass in front area
- Digital radio reception
- Drawers under front seats
- Driver alert system
- Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Driving on the left
- Dynamic road sign display
- eCall Emergency call system
- Exterior mirrors, power-folding, power-adjustable, separately heated
- Exterior mirrors: power adjustable, separately heated
- First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
- Fixed panoramic glass roof (with 2 roof grab handles in cab)
- Fixed side window in load / passenger compartment, left
- Fixed side window in load / passenger compartment, right
- Fixed side window in passenger compartment front left
- Fixed side window in passenger compartment, front right
- Floor mats in front and rear
- Function control module
- Function control module without body builder programming
- Glove compartment cover, with light (without lock cylinder)
- Halogen twin headlights
- Headlight range control
- Heat insulating glass (green)
- Heated rear window
- Heated windscreen
- High beam assist
- Hinged window in passenger compartment
- Information kit in English
- Initial standard fuel filling
- Instrument cluster, mph speedometer
- Key for locking system with remote control
- Lane keeping system
- LED cargo area lighting
- LED main headlamps incl. poor weather and cornering light and dynamic headlight range control
- LED tailgate surround lighting
- Loading edge protection in stainless steel look, plastic cover in front of rear aperture to protect painted bumper
- Manual height adjustment for both fronts seats
- Manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats
- Matte cockpit bezel
- Mobile phone interface with wireless charging
- Multi function display with an on board computer
- Multi function steering wheel
- Nameplate set in basic style
- Navigation system Discover Media with 25.4 cm (10 inch) colour touch screen including Streaming & Internet, 6 speakers
- Non smoker's package
- Operating voltage 12 V
- Overhead storage compartment
- Parking sensors - front and rear with park assist
- Plastic gearshift knob and handle
- Power operated child safety lock
- Power steering with mobility aid
- Preparation for We Connect Basic
- Radio Composition Audio with 16.51 cm (6.5 inch) colour touch screen
- Radio Composition Colour with 20.96 cm (8.25 inch) colour touch screen with 6 speakers
- Rear seat bench / backrest, split folding
- Rear shock absorption
- Rear traffic alert and lane change system and exit warning system
- Rear view mirror
- Rear view mirror - auto dimming
- Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
- Refrigerant R1234yl
- Removable waste bin with cover, for cab
- Roof rails preparation
- Rubber floor covering in cab and passenger/load compartment
- Seat belt reminder
- Seat trim covers in fabric
- Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control
- Shock absorption in front
- Side and curtain airbag for driver and front pass., curtain airbag for outer seats in rear, centre airbag in front
- Sliding door on driver side with power latching
- Sliding door on passenger side with power latching
- Sliding door on the left
- Sliding door on the right
- Sliding trunk cover
- Special identification plate for EC for M1 passenger vehicle
- Speed related variable steering assist (Servotronic)
- Standard seats in front
- Start-stop system with regenerative braking
- Steel spare wheel with original equipment tyre, incl. tool kit and jack
- Sun visors with mirror, airbag label on front passenger sun visor
- Swerve support and oncoming vehicle braking when turning
- Tailgate with window aperture
- Towbar - removable and lockable
- Transport protection film (minimum protection) with additional transport protection measures
- Type approval country Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Tyre mobility kit in lieu of spare wheel:12-volt compressor and tyre sealant
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Tyres 205 / 60 R16 96H XL low rolling resistance
- Wheel bolts with anti theft protection (unlockable)
- Wheel trims
- Windscreen in heat-insulating glass
- Without lumbar support in seat backrests
- Without parking sensors - front and rear
- Without partition
- Without swivelling front seats
What engine does a VW Caddy come with?
So if you are wondering what is the most powerful VW Caddy, then this section is just for you. Lets find out below.
| Engine Size |
Transmission Type |
Fuel Consumption |
Emissions |
Power |
Costs from |
| 1.5 TSI SWB |
Manual |
44.1 MPG |
145 g / km |
114 PS |
£26,241 |
| 1.5 TSI Maxi |
Manual |
42.8 MPG |
149 g / km |
114 PS |
£27,615 |
| 2.0 TDI SWB |
Manual |
58.9 MPG |
127 g / km |
102 PS |
£27,863 |
| 2.0 TDI SWB |
Automatic |
55.4 MPG |
134 g / km |
122 PS |
£31,191 |
| 2.0 TDI Maxi |
Manual |
56.5 MPG |
131 g / km |
102 PS |
£29,277 |
| 2.0 TDI Maxi |
Automatic |
53.3 MPG |
138 g / km |
122 PS |
£32,565 |
What are the VW Caddy's General Specifications
The Volkswagen Caddy's key stats include:
| Metric: |
Value: |
| Wheel Size |
15 - 18 Inches, with a width of 6.5 Inches |
| Fuel Economy |
37.2 MPG - 49.6 MPG |
| Horsepower |
75 kW to 90 kW kW |
| 0 - 62 MPH acceleration |
9.2 seconds |
| Maximum speed |
108.7 MPH to 116.2 MPH |
| Gross Weight |
2,150 kg to 2,250 kg kg |
| Towing ability |
1,400 kg to 1,500 kg |
| Height |
1,798 mm - 1,832 mm |
| Width |
1,855 mm |
| Length |
4,500 mm |
| Wheel Base |
2,755 mm |
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