Volkswagen Caddy Cargo vs Changan Deepal S07

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.

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
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Caddy Cargo remains close.

Caddy Cargo starts ZAR 529,200 cheaper Caddy Cargo from ZAR 466,700 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Caddy Cargo Deepal S07
Maximum Power Caddy Cargo81 kW Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque Caddy Cargo300 Nm Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size Caddy Cargo1968 cc Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Caddy Cargo18.2 km/l Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Caddy Cargo144 mm Deepal S07165 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Caddy Cargo

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Caddy Cargo

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Caddy Cargo Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African Caddy Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Van Coupe SUV
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 -
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Van Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1706 kg -
Vehicle Type Van Passenger car
Spec Caddy Cargo Deepal S07
Length 4853 mm 4750 mm
Width 1855 mm 1930 mm
Height 1823 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2970 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 144 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 3900 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1706 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2350 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 644 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 12.1 m 5.75 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Caddy Cargo and Deepal S07 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: Caddy Cargo 44 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: Caddy Cargo 72 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: Caddy Cargo 88 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: Caddy Cargo 60 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: Caddy Cargo not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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

Deepal S07 leads by 12 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Caddy Cargo remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 12 points
65
#2

Caddy Cargo

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 72
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +21 Efficiency Deepal S07 +18 Safety Deepal S07 +4 Practicality Deepal S07 +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Caddy Cargo

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 65 pts for Caddy Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Caddy Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Caddy Cargo vs Deepal S07 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.