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2025 Volkswagen Caddy review
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi people mover offers van practicality with car-like driving dynamics. It doesn't come cheap, however.
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Jack Quick
2023 Volkswagen Caddy vs 2024 Renault Trafic Comparison
Volkswagen Caddy
Renault Trafic
2023 Volkswagen
Caddy
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2024 Renault
Trafic
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.
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Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Based on the Renault Trafic L1 SWB PRO
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 320 km
80L
520 to 576 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$49,000 - $63,000
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Car-like drivetrain refinement
- Comfortable ride unladen
- Improved safety suite...
Misses
- ...but rivals still have more equipment
- Awkward central jump seat
- Slightly blocky infotainment system
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$620)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$255)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,625)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$265)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,370)
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Colours Available
The 2023 Renault Trafic is available in the following colours:
- Cumulus Blue (excludes Lifestyle)
- Carmin Red
- Comet Grey
- Urban Grey (excludes Lifestyle)
- Highland Grey
- Jet Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1968 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW - 90kW | 125kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2750 - 4500 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 320Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 - 16.5 | - | |
