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Toyota Proace vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo
The Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the vauxhall vivaro and peugeot expert.. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo is a compact panel van with diesel, petrol or plug-in hybrid engines.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Toyota Proace | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) | up to 700kg |
| Load volume | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) | 3.1m3 - 3.7m3 |
| Load length | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) | Up to 2,150mm |
| Towing capacity | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) | - |
Sources: Toyota Proace, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Proace if...
The Proace gives Toyota a stake in the medium-van class using Stellantis-group platform sharing, competing directly with the Transit Custom, Trafic and Vivaro on payload and load volume rather than on any distinct Toyota engineering.
Full Proace specifications →Buy or hire the Caddy Cargo if...
A small panel van for couriers, tradespeople and local delivery rounds that want car-like driving with a proper load area. It suits van hire for tools, parcels and light removals around town.
Full Caddy Cargo specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota Proace and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo?
The Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo is a compact panel van with diesel, petrol or plug-in hybrid engines.
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