Is the VW Caddy a 7-seater?

Yes. The Australian Caddy is sold exclusively in Maxi long-wheelbase form with seven seats arranged 2+3+2. The second-row split-folds 2/3 to 1/3 and the third row is two individual single seats; both rear rows can be folded or removed completely.

What engines does the Caddy come with in Australia?

Two engines: a 1.5-litre TSI220 turbo petrol making 84kW and 220Nm (6.2L/100km combined), or a 2.0-litre TDI320 turbo diesel making 90kW and 320Nm (4.9L/100km combined). Both pair to the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic and drive the front wheels.

What's the difference between Caddy and Life trim?

Life adds adaptive cruise (ACC 2.0 with stop and go), two-zone Climatronic with AirCare, KESSY keyless entry and start, multi-colour digital cockpit, power-latching tailgate, alloy wheels, auto-dimming mirror, power-folding heated mirrors, heat-insulating glass, rear privacy glass, and a few smaller comforts over the base Caddy trim.

How much can the Caddy tow?

All four variants are rated to 1,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked, with a 75kg maximum towball download. Roof load limit is 100kg.

What's the warranty and service interval?

Volkswagen Australia covers the Caddy with a 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty plus 12 months roadside assist. Service intervals are every 12 months or 15,000km, with VW Assured Service Pricing on the first five services.

Volkswagen Caddy: Price, Specs & Review 2025-2026

Every Volkswagen Caddy variant in Australia, compared

26 variants of the Volkswagen Caddy are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Caddy TSI220 DSG2022$57,60084kW / 220Nm6.7L/100kmFWD7

Power: 84kW
Torque: 220Nm
Fuel use: 6.7L/100km
Gearbox: 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 1,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy TSI220 DSG is the base petrol seven-seater in the all-new Caddy Maxi range, designed for families and small businesses who need a flexible people-mover. The 1.5-litre TSI220 turbo petrol four makes 84kW and 220Nm, paired to an 7-speed dual-clutch DSG driving the front wheels. ADR fuel use is 6.2L/100km combined. Standard equipment includes seven airbags (front, side, curtain across all three rows, front centre), the full active safety suite (AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep, side assist with rear traffic alert, rear cross-traffic alert, driver fatigue detection), electronic park brake with auto-hold, an 8.25-inch Composition Audio touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, DAB+, two USB-C ports, wireless charging pad, leather multifunction steering wheel, and electric power-folding heated mirrors. Compromises versus the Life trim: standard cruise control instead of adaptive, manual rather than two-zone climate, steel wheels with covers (not alloys), and no keyless entry. The Caddy tows 1,500kg braked and has 446 litres of cargo behind the third row, expanding to 3,105 litres with both rear rows removed.

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Life TDI320 DSG2022$59,22590kW / 320Nm4.9L/100kmFWD7

Power: 90kW
Torque: 320Nm
Fuel use: 4.9L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed DSG
Drive: FWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 1,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The VW Caddy Life TDI320 DSG is a compact seven-seat people mover priced at $59,225, powered by a frugal 2.0-litre turbo-diesel making 90kW/320Nm through a 7-speed DSG. It sips just 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle, carries a 5-star ANCAP rating and swallows up to 3,105L of cargo with the rear seats folded. With a 708kg payload and 1,500kg braked towing, it's a practical family or small-business hauler.

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Caddy TDI320 DSG2022$60,09090kW / 320Nm5.5L/100kmFWD7

Power: 90kW
Torque: 320Nm
Fuel use: 5.5L/100km
Gearbox: 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 1,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy TDI320 DSG is the diesel version of the base Caddy seven-seater. The 2.0-litre TDI320 turbo diesel four produces 90kW and 320Nm — a useful torque step up over the petrol — paired to the 7-speed DSG and front-wheel drive. AdBlue is standard. ADR fuel use is 4.9L/100km combined, making this the most efficient Caddy variant in Australia. Standard equipment matches the Caddy TSI: seven airbags, full active safety (AEB with pedestrian and cyclist, lane-keep, blind-spot with rear traffic alert, rear cross-traffic, driver fatigue), 8.25-inch Composition Audio with wired CarPlay/Android Auto, six speakers, wireless charging, electric park brake with auto-hold, steel wheels with covers, manual A/C. Towing is 1,500kg braked / 750kg unbraked, with a 717kg payload (vs 682kg for the petrol). The diesel is the pick for high-km commercial users and caravan towers; the petrol is cheaper to buy and slightly lighter on its feet around town.

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Life TSI220 DSG2022$62,12084kW / 220Nm6.7L/100kmFWD7

Power: 84kW
Torque: 220Nm
Fuel use: 6.7L/100km
Gearbox: 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 1,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Life TSI220 DSG is the top trim with the 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine. Drivetrain is identical to the Caddy TSI (84kW/220Nm, 7-speed DSG, FWD, 6.2L/100km combined), but Life adds the kit that turns the Caddy from a base people-mover into a properly equipped family vehicle. The Life-specific equipment includes adaptive cruise control 2.0 with stop-and-go, two-zone Climatronic with AirCare allergen filter, KESSY keyless entry and start, multi-colour digital cockpit, power-latching tailgate, 17-inch "Barahona" alloy wheels, auto-dimming interior mirror, electric folding heated mirrors, heat-insulating glass on front side windows and rear, rear privacy glass, chrome roof rails, leather multifunction steering wheel, and Comfort Drive Travel Assist with Emergency Assist (semi-autonomous lane-following plus emergency override). Active safety equipment is the same as the base Caddy (AEB with pedestrian and cyclist, lane-keep, side assist with cross-traffic, driver fatigue) plus Park Assist with front PDC. The trade-offs are the same as any TSI Caddy: 84kW is modest for a fully-loaded 7-seater, fuel use is meaningfully higher than the diesel, and at 1,676kg tare it weighs as much as a small SUV.

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TSI220 SWB Van DSG (SB)2019POA92kW / 220Nm6L/100kmFWD2

Power: 92kW
Torque: 220Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 2
Towing: 1,300kg

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TDI250 SWB Van DSG (SB)2019POA75kW / 250Nm5.3L/100kmFWD2

Power: 75kW
Torque: 250Nm
Fuel use: 5.3L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 2
Towing: 1,400kg

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Maxi Comfortline TDI320 4MOTION DSG (2K)2014POA103kW / 320Nm6.8L/100kmAWD7

Power: 103kW
Torque: 320Nm
Fuel use: 6.8L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch (DSG)
Drive: AWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 1,300kg

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TSI220 Maxi Van DSG (SB)2019POA92kW / 220Nm6L/100kmFWD2

Power: 92kW
Torque: 220Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 2
Towing: 1,300kg

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TSI220 Maxi Van Manual (SB)2019POA92kW / 220Nm6.2L/100kmFWD2

Power: 92kW
Torque: 220Nm
Fuel use: 6.2L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Seats: 2
Towing: 1,300kg

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TDI250 Maxi Van DSG (SB)2019POA75kW / 250Nm5.3L/100kmFWD2

Power: 75kW
Torque: 250Nm
Fuel use: 5.3L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 2
Towing: 1,400kg

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Trendline TDI250 Manual (2K)2014POA75kW / 250Nm5.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 75kW
Torque: 250Nm
Fuel use: 5.9L/100km
Gearbox: 5-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

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Maxi Trendline TSI220 DSG (SB)2020POA92kW / 220Nm6L/100kmFWD7

Power: 92kW
Torque: 220Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 7
Towing: 1,300kg

The SB Caddy people mover uses the 1.4-litre TSI220 turbo petrol with 92kW and 220Nm through a seven-speed DSG. The Maxi is the long-wheelbase body and seats seven; the short-wheelbase Trendline seats five. Official combined fuel use is 6.0L/100km, which is unusually low for a van-derived people mover.

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TSI160 Van Manual (2K)2014POA63kW / 160Nm6.9L/100kmFWD2