Dongfeng 06 vs Volkswagen Caddy Cargo

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 06 in South Africa

Dongfeng 06

06 E3 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 579,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 230 Nm
VS
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo in South Africa

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo

Maxi Cargo 2.0 TDI Manual Diesel Current
ZAR 646,650 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 300 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 06 vs Volkswagen Caddy Cargo: the short answer

Caddy Cargo has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 06 remains close.

Caddy Cargo starts ZAR 32,300 cheaper 06 from ZAR 499,000 · Caddy Cargo from ZAR 466,700

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 06 Caddy Cargo
Maximum Power 06120 kW Caddy Cargo81 kW
Maximum Torque 06230 Nm Caddy Cargo300 Nm
Engine Size 06Not Applicable Caddy Cargo1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 06Not Applicable Caddy Cargo18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 06170 mm Caddy Cargo144 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

06

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Caddy Cargo

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

06

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Caddy Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 06 Caddy Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2026 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African 06 generation Current South African Caddy Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active published
Segment Compact Electric SUV Van
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Van
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - 4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg - 1706 kg
Spec 06 Caddy Cargo
Length 4306 mm 4853 mm
Width 1868 mm 1855 mm
Height 1645 mm 1823 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2970 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 144 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 155 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 3900 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1706 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 2350 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 644 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 12.1 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm -
Rear Headroom 980 mm -
Front Legroom 1050 mm -
Rear Legroom 920 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This 06 and Caddy Cargo comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 06 42 vs Caddy Cargo 44.

Efficiency index: 06 31 vs Caddy Cargo 72.

Safety-equipment index: 06 88 vs Caddy Cargo 88.

Practicality index: 06 60 vs Caddy Cargo 60.

Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs Caddy Cargo not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Caddy Cargo leads by 9 points

Caddy Cargo has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 06 remains close.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 55% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Caddy Cargo

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 72
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Leads by 9 points
56
#2

06

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 42
Efficiency 31
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Caddy Cargo +2 Efficiency Caddy Cargo +41 Safety Level Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Caddy Cargo

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 72/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100

06

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Caddy Cargo leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 56 pts for 06

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Caddy Cargo leads. However, 06 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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06 vs Caddy Cargo questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.