Volkswagen Caddy 2015–2020 car dimensions: 4878 mm long, 1793 mm wide and 1836 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,526 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cab has a standard 5-inch colour touchscreen Composition Colour DAB+ radio with Bluetooth, USB and AUX. App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is optional with upgraded Composition Media or Discover Media units. Manual heating is standard. Climatic air conditioning comes on Highline. Cruise control is standard from Trendline and optional lower down. Rear parking sensors are standard on Trendline. Front Assist with City Emergency Braking is standard. A reversing camera and Park Assist are optional. The cabin feels car-like with electric windows, heated adjustable mirrors and decent storage for daily work.
The Maxi panel van gives 4.2 m³ load volume with 2,249 mm load length, 1,259 mm height and twin sliding side doors plus asymmetric rear wing doors. Eight lashing points and a full-height bulkhead are standard. The floor takes a Euro pallet.
Braked towing is typically 1,500 kg and unbraked around 750 kg depending on engine and market. Payload sits in the 700-736 kg range for Maxi panel vans. Heavy-duty suspension appears on some higher-payload or C20+ variants. The long wheelbase, twin side doors and low load sill make it practical for trades and deliveries without excess bulk.
The cabin has a car-like dashboard with high-quality materials and numerous storage bins, cubbies and a roof shelf for A4 folders. Driver seat offers height, reach and rake adjustment with optional lumbar support. Heat-insulating windscreen and improved interior acoustics reduce noise. Manual or Climatic air conditioning is available, with optional heated front seats on higher trims. Centre console holds drinks holders.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2015): adult 84%, child 78%, pedestrian 58%, safety assist 68%.
Standard safety includes ABS, EBD, ESP, driver and passenger front airbags, curtain airbags, seatbelt tensioners, Automatic Post-Collision Braking, Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Driver Alert.
Service intervals are fixed or LongLife variable up to 30,000 km or 24 months.
Engines are Euro 6 with start/stop and regenerative braking. combined fuel use listed around 5.5-6 l/100 km for diesels in brochures.
Diesels dominate with 2.0 TDI units from 102 to 150 PS, paired to manual or DSG. Official combined figures sit in the mid-5 l/100 km range for many variants, aided by start/stop and low-rolling-resistance tyres. Petrol TSI options return higher use. AdBlue is required on later Euro 6 diesels.
Servicing follows fixed intervals or LongLife variable scheduling based on driving style, reaching a maximum of 30,000 km or two years. Oil and filter changes form the core, with additional checks for brakes, filters and belts at longer distances. Warranty is typically three years or 100,000 miles.
Safety kit is strong for the class. The rigid cell, crumple zones, ESP, ABS and multi-airbag setup earned four Euro NCAP stars in 2015. Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and post-collision braking are standard on later cars in the run. Options add adaptive cruise, park assist and cameras.
Keeping the van is straightforward thanks to proven engines and a well-supported parts network. Regular LongLife oil services and attention to the DPF on diesels keep running costs predictable. Payload and load space remain competitive for a compact LWB panel van.
Length 4878 mm, Width 1793 mm, Height 1836 mm, Wheelbase 3006 mm (Caddy 2015–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW body builder guidelines and press packs, auto-data.net and Parkers.