White Volkswagen Caddy Cargo van, front three-quarter view

Volkswagen

2026 Volkswagen Caddy Cargo

Small van

On sale nowDiesel

From $46,500 plus on-road costs

The Caddy Cargo is a Golf-based small van with a 1.5 litre TSI petrol or 2.0 litre TDI diesel, both through a seven-speed DSG, in short or Maxi long wheelbases.

From$46,500+ORC
Engine1.5L TSI turbo petrol
Fuel use5.5 to 6.7 L/100 km
Seats2
Warranty5 yrs/unlimited km

CarTell take

We haven't driven the Caddy Cargo yet. On paper, VW AU runs drive-away offers on the MY26 Cargo TDI320, Maxi TSI220 and Maxi TDI320. Check the current deal against the list price. The Caddy people mover and Caddy California are separate models. Crew versions are not covered here.

Why consider it

  • 5-star ANCAP safety plus a frugal 5.5 L/100km TDI.

What to know

  • Payload under 800 kg and no electric option in the Cargo.

Performance and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

1.5L TSI turbo petrol

Powertrain

5.5 to 6.7 L/100 km

Claimed fuel use

Combined cycle.

5 yrs/unlimited km

Warranty

Grades and pricing

4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromEngineFuel useDriveKey differences
Cargo TSI220$46,500 +ORC1.5L TSI turbo petrol6.7 L/100kmFWDPetrol short wheelbase entry
Cargo TDI320$48,500 +ORC2.0L TDI turbo diesel5.5 L/100kmFWDDiesel for higher mileage operators
Cargo Maxi TSI220$48,500 +ORC1.5L TSI turbo petrol6.7 L/100kmFWDLong wheelbase with up to 2,150 mm load length
Cargo Maxi TDI320$50,500 +ORC2.0L TDI turbo diesel5.5 L/100kmFWDLong wheelbase diesel, the biggest Caddy Cargo

Cargo TSI220

$46,500 +ORC

Engine
1.5L TSI turbo petrol
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
Drive
FWD

Petrol short wheelbase entry

Cargo TDI320

$48,500 +ORC

Engine
2.0L TDI turbo diesel
Fuel use
5.5 L/100km
Drive
FWD

Diesel for higher mileage operators

Cargo Maxi TSI220

$48,500 +ORC

Engine
1.5L TSI turbo petrol
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
Drive
FWD

Long wheelbase with up to 2,150 mm load length

Cargo Maxi TDI320

$50,500 +ORC

Engine
2.0L TDI turbo diesel
Fuel use
5.5 L/100km
Drive
FWD

Long wheelbase diesel, the biggest Caddy Cargo

Practicality and safety

2 seats

Seating

5-star ANCAP

Safety rating

FWD

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you want to tow heavier loads or go electric. The Kangoo tows 1,500 kg and has an E-Tech version.

Frequently asked questions

The Volkswagen Caddy Cargo in full

The Caddy Cargo is a Golf-based small van with a 1.5 litre TSI petrol or 2.0 litre TDI diesel, both through a seven-speed DSG, in short or Maxi long wheelbases. On paper it holds 3.1 to 3.7 m3 and 722 to 792 kg. VW says it is the only van in its class with a 5-star ANCAP rating.

From$46,500+ORC
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