Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Volkswagen released the third Caddy generation in 2003, and in 2005, it received a mildly facelifted version for the entire range, including the passenger version named Caddy Life.
Available in two lengths, the Caddy was developed on a hybrid platform. It shared many of its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Golf MKV and the Touran but with a different rear suspension fit for a light utility vehicle.
With a front fascia that resembled the Touran and a raked windshield continued by the metallic roof, the Caddy looked halfway between a utility vehicle and a minivan. It wasn't a doll on the base trim levels with its black, unpainted plastic bumper. Yet, it sported body-colored bumpers and fog lights in the upper trim levels, which made the vehicle look more like an MPV than an LCV. For the Caddy Life, the carmaker included a standard rear sliding door on the driver's side, with an option for a second one on the passenger's side. At the back, the carmaker offered a choice for either a liftgate or two unequal, side-hinged doors (fridge doors).
Inside, the connection with a utility vehicle was evident in the dashboard's design. There were plenty of storage areas on the dashboard. Above the windshield, under the ceiling, the carmaker added another storage shelf. All of these were good, but the plastic quality was also from the same LCV segment. In the back, the regular-sized Caddy offered a bench for three passengers while the Caddy Maxi provided room for two extra seats in the trunk area.
Under the hood, the carmaker offered more turbo-diesel versions than gasoline engines and paired them as standard with a five-speed manual gearbox. Later on, it added an automatic gearbox for specific powerplants and an all-wheel-drive version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 127 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 92 mph (148 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2903.5 lbs (1317 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 58.8 KW @ 5000 RPM 80 HP @ 5000 RPM 79 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 132 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2903 lbs (1317 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5600 RPM 102 HP @ 5600 RPM 101 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 148 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.9 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2945.4 lbs (1336 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4554.8 lbs (2066 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT 4MOTION AWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 4000 RPM 105 HP @ 4000 RPM 103 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 250 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3256 lbs (1477 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5027 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 4000 RPM 105 HP @ 4000 RPM 103 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 250 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.1 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3088.7 lbs (1401 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4682.6 lbs (2124 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 210 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3088.7 lbs (1401 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4682.6 lbs (2124 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 320 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3280 lbs (1488 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L SDI 5MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4000 RPM 69 HP @ 4000 RPM 68 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 140 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 88.2 mph (142 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3026.9 lbs (1373 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |