Volkswagen Caddy Life — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The passenger version of the rugged Caddy van. Practical sliding doors and vast cabin space with solid diesel efficiency.
TL;DR
35 MPG
Real-world petrol
47 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
17.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volkswagen Caddy Life achieves an estimated 35 MPG (petrol) and 47 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
35
Real-world MPG
Petrol
42.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
47
Real-world MPG
Diesel
55.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £888 | £687 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1315 | £1017 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1777 | £1374 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2665 | £2062 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3554 | £2749 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 17.8p | 13.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Caddy Life compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Caddy Life
The Caddy's boxy shape increases wind drag; keeping speeds down on motorways is essential.
Keep sliding doors clean and lubricated to avoid latch drag.
Remove unused seat rows to reduce weight when not carrying a full load.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volkswagen Caddy Life achieving ~35 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.53
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.47
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volkswagen Caddy Life?
The Volkswagen Caddy Life achieves approximately 35 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 47 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volkswagen Caddy Life?
The Volkswagen Caddy Life has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volkswagen Caddy Life?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volkswagen Caddy Life costs approximately £1315 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1777. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volkswagen Caddy Life?
In a Volkswagen Caddy Life doing ~35 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.47 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volkswagen Caddy Life cost per mile in fuel?
The Volkswagen Caddy Life costs approximately 17.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.34 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volkswagen Caddy Life?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volkswagen Caddy Life is 42.1 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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