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2012 Volkswagen Caddy

New from

$19,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

5.7 - 7 L / 100km

About the Volkswagen Caddy

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Volkswagen Caddy is a Van Under 3.5t offered in a None Car Van body style. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Special Edition variant and topping out at $36,490 for the Maxi.

There are 3 variants of the Caddy available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (75kW/250Nm) and 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (77kW/175Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2012 Caddy is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

48.13 - 66.49 kW/t

40.69 kW/t

75.99 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

5.7 - 7 L/100km

5.5 L/100km

12.6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

857 - 1,053 km

529 km

1,176 km

Price

$19,990 - $36,490

$19,990

$59,690

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

3 - 4 years

5 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,089 - 2,373 kg

2,089 kg

3,200 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,300 - 1,500 kg

750 kg

2,000 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

152 - 156 mm

151 mm

190 mm

Payload Capacity

700 - 850 kg

700 kg

1,345 kg

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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$26,650
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD	$21,990
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$29,650

Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$31,650
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$28,650
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD	$19,990

Maxi

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Diesel, 4x4	$36,490
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$27,990
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD	$24,990
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$30,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	$32,990

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Caddy Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$41,225	$64,225
2024	$40,990	$64,090
2023	$36,990	$61,790
2022	$34,990	$59,690
2021	$34,990	$54,990

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Rds
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Car Van
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Local Body Type: Car Van
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Roof Type: Standard
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Black
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 53.76
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 3200
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 113.0
- 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 (in): 61.1
- Cargo Area Width (mm): 1552
- Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 46.1
- Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1172
- External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 34.6
- External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 33.2
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
- Front Overhang (mm): 880
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 156
- Overall Height (mm): 1823
- Overall Length (mm): 4406
- Overall Width (mm): 1794
- Rear Overhang (mm): 843
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
- Wheelbase (mm): 2681
Doors
- Cargo Doors Driver Height (mm): 1108
- Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 43.6
- Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
- Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
- Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 700
- Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 27.6
- Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1108
- Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 43.6
- Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
- Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
- Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 700
- Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 27.6
- Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1116
- Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 43.9
- Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
- Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
- Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
- Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1181
- Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 46.5
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 79.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 149
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 80.5
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/rubber
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1053
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 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
Roof
- Roof Rails Colour: Black
Safety
- 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
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Electric
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.647
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2175
- Payload Allowance (kg): 780
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
- Tare Weight (kg): 1353
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Tread Type: Regular
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Tread Type: Regular
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Special Edition

Adds to Base:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 51.9
Dimensions
- External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 33.3
- Front Overhang (mm): 878
- Rear Overhang (mm): 847
Doors
- Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1129
- Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 44.4
- Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1185
- Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 46.7
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.4
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Weights
- Payload Allowance (kg): 730
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1445
- Tare Weight (kg): 1403
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94

Removes from Base:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 53.76
Dimensions
- External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 33.2
- Front Overhang (mm): 880
- Rear Overhang (mm): 843
Doors
- Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1116
- Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 43.9
- Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1181
- Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 46.5
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.2
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Weights
- Payload Allowance (kg): 780
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
- Tare Weight (kg): 1353
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91

Maxi

Adds to Special Edition:

Body exterior
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Wheelbase Type: Long
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 62.46
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 4200
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 148.3
- Cargo Area Height (in): 49.7
- Cargo Area Length (in): 88.6
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 2250
- Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 23.1
- Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 588
- External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.0
- Front Overhang (mm): 880
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 152
- Overall Height (mm): 1836
- Overall Length (mm): 4876
- Rear Overhang (mm): 993
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
- Wheelbase (mm): 3006
Doors
- Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1116
- Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 43.9
- Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1181
- Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 46.5
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
- Bore Engine: 95.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 177
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1968
- Stroke Engine: 81.0
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 896
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.058
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2373
- Payload Allowance (kg): 700
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1649
- Tare Weight (kg): 1607
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Removes from Special Edition:

Body exterior
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 51.9
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 3200
- Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 113.0
- Cargo Area Height (in): 49.0
- 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
- External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 33.3
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
- Front Overhang (mm): 878
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 156
- Overall Height (mm): 1823
- Overall Length (mm): 4406
- Rear Overhang (mm): 847
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
- Wheelbase (mm): 2681
Doors
- Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1129
- Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 44.4
- Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1185
- Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 46.7
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Bore Engine: 79.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 149
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Stroke Engine: 80.5
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1053
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.7
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 102
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 75
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.647
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2175
- Payload Allowance (kg): 730
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1445
- Tare Weight (kg): 1403
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Dimensions

1823mm

1794mm

4406mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1400Kg	1500Kg
2024	1400Kg	1500Kg
2023	1400Kg	1500Kg
2022	1400Kg	1500Kg
2021	1500Kg	1500Kg

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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Fuel Economy

There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Caddy

The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Caddy is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Volkswagen Caddy that uses the most amount of fuel is the Maxi with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.2L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Caddy variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Volkswagen Caddy	Fuel Type	Combined
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	5.7 L/100km
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	6.9 L/100km
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	5.7 L/100km

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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Caddy?

The Volkswagen Caddy offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.