Volkswagen Caddy 2020– car dimensions: 4853 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1836 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,699 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin offers a practical workplace with an 8.25-inch or 10-inch colour touchscreen as standard, including App-Connect for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Manual air conditioning is standard, with optional 2-zone Climatronic on higher grades. Cruise control with speed limiter comes standard. Front Assist provides automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection as standard. Lane Assist with departure warning is standard. Rear parking sensors and rear view camera are standard in key markets. Blind spot monitoring with Side Assist is available on some grades or as an option.
The Maxi LWB load compartment offers 3.7 m³ volume, with a length of 2,150 mm, width of 1,614 mm and height of 1,275 mm. It takes two Euro pallets and has a wider sliding door of 846 mm for easier side loading.
Payload reaches up to 780 kg depending on engine and equipment. Braked towing capacity is up to 1,500 kg with unbraked at up to 750 kg. Roof load is rated at 100 kg.
The van suits daily work with durable materials, separate load compartment locking, LED load lighting options and versatile floor coverings for secure cargo transport.
The cabin has a redesigned dash and driver cockpit with practical storage like a roof shelf and illuminated glovebox. Standard seats are height-adjustable with manual lumbar support and cloth Double Grid upholstery. Higher grades or options add ergoComfort AGR-certified seats with electric 4-way lumbar, cushion tilt and depth adjustment, plus armrests. Multifunction leather steering wheel is height and reach adjustable. Manual air conditioning is common, with 2-zone Climatronic optional. Heat-insulating glass is fitted. It feels car-like and ergonomic for daily work with durable, easy-clean materials.
Diesel engines claim combined fuel use from 4.9 L/100 km. petrol from around 6.2 L/100 km with stop/start standard.
Fuel tank capacity typically 50 litres in many markets.
Service intervals often 12 months or 15,000 km. some markets use fixed 12-month/9,300-mile oil services or variable up to 30,000 km/2 years.
Standard safety includes Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Driver Fatigue Detection, Multi-Collision Brake, ESP, ABS, front/side/curtain/centre airbags, rear view camera and parking sensors.
ANCAP 5-star rating for Cargo variants built from July 2022 (based on related testing). passenger Caddy earned Euro NCAP 5 stars in 2021.
Fuel economy is efficient for the class on the available TDI diesels and TSI petrols, helped by stop/start. Real-world figures sit higher than lab claims depending on load and conditions. Tank size supports decent range between fills.
Servicing follows fixed or variable schedules by market, commonly yearly or every 15,000 km with oil changes more frequent on fixed plans. Capped-price or prepaid plans are offered in some regions to control costs. Warranty is typically 3 years/100,000 miles or 5 years/unlimited km depending on market.
Safety kit is comprehensive as standard across the generation with multiple airbags, autonomous emergency braking covering cars/pedestrians/cyclists in later builds, fatigue alert, stability systems and camera/sensors. Higher assistance like lane keep or adaptive cruise is optional or trim-dependent. Crash performance earns strong ratings where tested.
Keeping the van is straightforward with durable interior materials suited to work use, easy access via wide Maxi sliding doors, and load bay features like lashing points. Regular services maintain the MQB-based mechanicals and electronics.
Length 4853 mm, Width 1855 mm, Height 1836 mm, Wheelbase 2970 mm (Caddy 2020 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW press datasheet October 2020 and Caddy Cargo brochures, auto-data.net and ultimatespecs.