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    2008 Volkswagen Caddy

    The 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is a van offered in both Regular and None body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $28,000 for the base variant and topping out at $44,000 for the Maxi variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Caddy available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2005.

    The 2008 Caddy was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Caddy include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (75kW/148Nm) and 1.9L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/250Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual manual with automatic clutch, 6-speed manual automated manual sequential trans (amt) or 5-speed manual automated manual sequential trans (amt) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $28,000 - $44,000
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Car Van
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $28,000 - $44,000
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Car Van
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2008 Volkswagen Caddy

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Caddy comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Maxi.

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    Power to Weight
    46.72 - 52.74 kW/t
    35.23 kW/t
    81.3 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.1 - 8.3 L/100km
    6.1 L/100km
    11.6 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,152 - 2,350 kg
    2,152 kg
    3,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 - 1,500 kg
    1,300 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    154 - 175 mm
    154 mm
    195 mm
    Payload Capacity
    632 - 800 kg
    632 kg
    1,369 kg
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    Maxi

    2024

    $64,000

    Base

    2024

    $68,000

    Mobility

    2025

    $96,000

    Year
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    1.5L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Diesel
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Manual
    Body Type
    Mini Mpv
    Car Van
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    85 kW
    84 kW
    75 kW
    90 kW

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    2008 Volkswagen Caddy

    Dimensions

    4,405 mm
    1,802 mm
    1,833 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,405 mm
    Overall Width1,802 mm
    Overall Height1,833 mm
    Wheelbase2,682 mm
    Load Capacity730 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2008 Volkswagen Caddy

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Caddy is the base variant that starts from $28,000.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Caddy is the Maxi variant that starts from $44,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Caddy is 1500 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Volkswagen Caddy is the Maxi variant which measures 1794mm wide, 4875mm in length and sits 1834mm tall.

    All variants of the Volkswagen Caddy have a maximum power of 77kW and 250nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Caddy is built in Poland and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Caddy is the Maxi variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2350 kg.

    The Volkswagen Caddy may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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