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The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Life is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Mini Mpv that was released to the New Zealand market on 1st February 2022. The Volkswagen Caddy is regarded as a people Mover built in Poland with prices starting at $61,000 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caddy is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 2750 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Caddy Life uses 5.8L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 130g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 862km per full tank
The Volkswagen Caddy measures 1836mm (72.3 inches) in height, 4853mm (191.1 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2970mm (116.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1805kg (3979.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caddy Life comes standard with 215/55 Rnull front tyres and 215/55 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, 150,000 km warranty.
The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Life has a 143mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
48.33 - 50.36 kW/t
48.33 kW/t
59.47 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 - 7.5 L/100km
5.8 L/100km
9.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 862 km
667 km
862 km
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
100,000 km
150,000 km
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
2 years
Service Interval
24 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,220 - 2,450 kg
2,220 kg
3,040 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
1,500 kg
2,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
143 mm
143 mm
186 mm
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Dimensions
4,853 mm
1,855 mm
inc mirror: 2,100 mm
inc mirror: 2,100 mm
1,836 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,853 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,100 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,836 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 645 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Caddy Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 130
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.3
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.0
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 862
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 536
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 49
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 186
Maximum Speed (mph): 116
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
Maximum Power (kW): 90
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 2750
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: DSG
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Mini Mpv
Local Body Type: Mini Mpv
Platform Code: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Long
Trailer Towing Preparation
Hook Fixture: Fixed
Trailer Hitch: yes
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
Overall Height (in): 72.3
Overall Height (mm): 1836
Overall Length (in): 191.1
Overall Length (mm): 4853
Overall Width (in): 73.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 82.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2100
Overall Width (mm): 1855
Wheelbase (in): 116.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2970
Cargo Doors
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Single-Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Colour: Chrome/Silver
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2450
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5401
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1805
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3979
Tare Weight (kg): 1771
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 84.00
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.00
ANCAP Date Tested: 20211201
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 69.00
ANCAP Rating Year: 2021
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 79.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Caddy Lhd 2.0 Litre Diesel
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Digital Display: yes
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
Period (Months): 24
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