Volkswagen Caddy Base (2025) price & specs
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Overview
The 2025 Volkswagen Caddy Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Car Van that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2025. The Volkswagen Caddy is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Poland with prices starting at $41,225 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caddy is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 84 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Caddy Base uses 6.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 146g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 781km per full tank
The Volkswagen Caddy measures 1856mm (73.1 inches) in height, 4500mm (177.2 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2755mm (108.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1404kg (3095.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caddy Base comes standard with 205/60 R16 front tyres and 205/60 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2025 Volkswagen Caddy Base has a 160mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 710kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,100 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,100 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,856 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 746 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 134
CO2 Level (Combined): 146
CO2 Level (Urban): 165
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Type: Lcd Screen
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 781
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 485
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 48
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 40
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 33
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.4
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 114
Maximum Power (kW): 84
Maximum Torque (Nm): 220
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Mq281-6f
Description: Manual
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Car Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Car Van
Platform Code: MQB
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 109.5
Cargo Volume (L): 3100
Height (in): 50.1
Height (mm): 1614
Length (in): 70.7
Length (mm): 1797
Loading Floor Height (in): 23.1
Loading Floor Height (mm): 586
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48.4
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1230
Width (in): 63.5
Width (mm): 1614
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Front Overhang (in): 35.0
Front Overhang (mm): 890
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Overall Height (in): 73.1
Overall Height (mm): 1856
Overall Length (in): 177.2
Overall Length (mm): 4500
Overall Width (in): 73.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 82.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2100
Overall Width (mm): 1855
Rear Overhang (in): 33.7
Rear Overhang (mm): 855
Wheelbase (in): 108.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2755
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 43.6
Driver Height (mm): 1108
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 27.6
Driver Width (mm): 700
Passenger Height (in): 43.1
Passenger Height (mm): 1096
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 27.4
Passenger Width (mm): 695
Rear Height (in): 44.2
Rear Height (mm): 1122
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 48.6
Rear Width (mm): 1234
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Colour: Black
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Third Row Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1110
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2447
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1565
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2150
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4740
Payload Allowance (kg): 746
Payload Allowance (lb): 1645
Payload Inc Driver (kg): 746
Payload Inc Driver (lb): 1645
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1404
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3095
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1310
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 2888
Tare Weight (kg): 1374
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 75
Audio System
Radio Type: FM
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Bulkhead
Height: Full
Width: Full
Bulkhead Window: yes
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Months Subscription Included: 60
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Floor Covering
Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Exposed Metal: Partial
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 84.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20221201
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 69.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2021
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 76.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Litre Diesel Mpv Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Automatic Locking: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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