Special Edition
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD
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The 2012 Volkswagen Caddy Special Edition is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Car Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th June 2012. The Volkswagen Caddy is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Poland with prices starting at $28,650 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caddy is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Caddy Special Edition uses 5.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 149g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1053km per full tank
The Volkswagen Caddy measures 1823mm (71.8 inches) in height, 4406mm (173.5 inches) in length, 1794mm (70.6 inches) in width with a 2681mm (105.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caddy Special Edition comes standard with 205/55 R17 front tyres and 205/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Volkswagen Caddy Special Edition has a 156mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 710kg unbraked towing capacity.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,406 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,794 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm |
| Load Capacity | 780 mm |
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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.5
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 149
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine Bore: 79.5
Engine Cc: 1598
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 80.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 60
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 1053
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 654
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 17.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 5.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 50
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 19.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 54
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 45
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 15.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 6.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 43
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 36
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 5.7
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 102
Power Maximum Power Kw: 75
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering Type: Electric
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 94
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Tread Type: Regular
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 94
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Tread Type: Regular
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Body Type: Car Van
Local Body Type: Car Van
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 113.0
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 3200
Cargo Area Height In: 49.0
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1552
Cargo Area Length In: 70.1
Cargo Area Length Mm: 1781
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 22.7
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 576
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 46.1
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1172
Cargo Area Width In: 61.1
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1552
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 34.6
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 878
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 156
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 71.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1823
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 173.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4406
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.6
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1794
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 33.3
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 847
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 36.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11100
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2681
Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 43.6
Cargo Doors Driver Height Mm: 1108
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 0
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 27.6
Cargo Doors Driver Width Mm: 700
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 43.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1108
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 27.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 700
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 44.4
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1129
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 46.7
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1185
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails Colour: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 710
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1565
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2175
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4795
Payload Allowance Kg: 780
Payload Allowance Lbs: 1720
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1395
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3075
Tare Weight Kg: 1353
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Rds: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20081003
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.9 Tdi Caddy Life Van Lhd
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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