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    Volkswagen Caddy Base (2008) price & specs

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    1.6L petrol4D Car Van5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2008 Volkswagen Caddy Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Car Van that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Caddy is regarded as a van built in Poland with prices starting at $28,000 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Caddy is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 148 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Caddy Base uses 8.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 723km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Caddy measures 1833mm (72.2 inches) in height, 4405mm (173.4 inches) in length, 1802mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2682mm (105.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1422kg (3135.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caddy Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Volkswagen Caddy Base has a 154mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 710kg unbraked towing capacity.

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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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    Dimensions

    4,405 mm
    1,802 mm
    1,833 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,405 mm
    Overall Width1,802 mm
    Overall Height1,833 mm
    Wheelbase2,682 mm
    Load Capacity730 mm

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    Base

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD

    $28,000†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 77.4

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.3

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
    Maximum Power (kW): 75
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Car Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Car Van
    Platform Code: Pq35
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 113
    Cargo Volume (L): 3200
    Height (in): 49.5
    Height (mm): 1257
    Length (in): 70.1
    Length (mm): 1781
    Loading Floor Height (in): 23.1
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 587
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 46.1
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1172
    Width (in): 61.3
    Width (mm): 1558

    External Dimensions

    Front Overhang (in): 34.6
    Front Overhang (mm): 880
    Front Track (in): 60.5
    Front Track (mm): 1537
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 154
    Overall Height (in): 72.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1833
    Overall Length (in): 173.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4405
    Overall Width (in): 70.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1802
    Rear Overhang (in): 33.2
    Rear Overhang (mm): 843
    Rear Track (in): 60.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1531
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
    Wheelbase (in): 105.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2682

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 43.6
    Passenger Height (mm): 1108
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 27.6
    Passenger Width (mm): 700
    Rear Height (in): 43.9
    Rear Height (mm): 1116
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 180
    Rear Operation: Double-Hinged
    Rear Width (in): 46.5
    Rear Width (mm): 1181

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Time Delay Switch Off: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Privacy Glass

    Location: Rear
    Location: Rear Side

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1050
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2315
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1565
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2152
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4744
    Payload Allowance (kg): 730
    Payload Allowance (lb): 1609
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1422
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3135
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1200
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 2646

    Audio System

    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Disc Player

    Location: Dashboard

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Bulkhead

    Mesh Bulkhead Height: Half
    Type: Mesh
    Mesh Bulkhead Width: Full
    Solid Bulkhead Height: Half
    Type: Solid
    Solid Bulkhead Width: Full

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Airbag Occupant Switch Off: yes

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Auxiliary Heater

    Type: Other

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † 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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