Say the name Caddy and some will think of golf bags and flagsticks, while others will recall the compact, Mk1 Golf-based half-tonne utility that could be spotted around virtually every corner. These days, the Volkswagen Caddy is a more refined, enclosed and comfortable. You can choose from panel vans and crew carriers, but they all remain true to the utilitarian nature of the original Caddy.
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Here are 5 hot articles to give you the power when looking to purchase such a vehicle. We've included some handy comparisons as well so that you know what it's up against.
1. Which Volkswagen Caddy is better: Diesel or petrol?
We start with the simple question, which engine is the better choice. Ané Theron dives into the pros and cons of the respective engines on offer so that you can make an educated decision.
2. New vs used Volkswagen Caddy: what are the top 3 differences?
Martin Pretorius dives into finer detail around the updates and how they affected the relevant model years. This will help you decide between a new or used Volkswagen Caddy.
3. Peugeot Partner vs Volkswagen Caddy vs Opel Combo: here's our winner.
The first of the comparisons pits the Caddy against its German counterpart, the Opel Combo and measures how it fares against the French onslaught in the form of the Peugeot Partner.
4. Fiat Doblo vs Opel Combo vs Volkswagen Caddy: which one is the best value for money?
The Italians enter the ring with the Fiat Doblo. This time we keep the Opel Combo and see how these two stack up against the Volkswagen Caddy, comparing prices, features and warranties.
5. Opel Combo Cargo vs Fiat Doblo vs Volkswagen Caddy: here’s our winner
It's the final round of comparisons and the Doblo and Combo Cargo go head-to-head with the evergreen Caddy. Taking a look at the similarities and differences, it seems it will boil down to personal preference.
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