A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Deliver 9 LWB High RoofDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 757,100ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW🔧 420 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceDeliver 9
⛽Fuel EconomyCaddy Cargo
🛡SafetyCaddy Cargo
📦PracticalityDeliver 9
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Caddy Cargo starts ZAR 233,200 cheaperCaddy Cargo from ZAR 466,700 · Deliver 9 from ZAR 699,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Maximum Power
81 kW
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
1968 cc
1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.2 km/l
10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
144 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot / Load Bay
3900 l
12330 l
Airbags
Front airbags
2
Kerb Weight
1706 kg
2361 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Caddy Cargo and Deliver 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Deliver 9
+22 pts
Efficiency
Caddy Cargo
+28 pts
Safety
Caddy Cargo
+38 pts
Practicality
Deliver 9
+18 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Caddy Cargo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Deliver 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Caddy Cargo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Caddy Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
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 later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Three-seat large panel van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Van
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1706 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Length
4853 mm
5940 mm
Width
1855 mm
2062 mm
Height
1823 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2970 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
144 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
3900 l
12330 l
Kerb Weight
1706 kg
2361 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2350 kg
4000 kg
Payload Capacity
644 kg
1580 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
7.1 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Front Track Width
1571 mm
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Rear Track Width
1563 mm
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
3900 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
3900 l
-
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
caddy-cargo
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
47.5 kW/tonne
54.21 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
175.8 Nm/tonne
177.89 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Gearbox
Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4x2
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
14.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
860.22
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
800 km
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Airbags
Front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Caddy Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Fabric
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Infotainment System
Not Available
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Van
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
144 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
144 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/75 R16C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
244 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Caddy Cargo
Deliver 9
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
646650 ZAR
757100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current go-live price
Starting Price
646650
757100
Starting Price Zar
646650
757100
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Caddy Cargo leads by 4 points
Caddy Cargo and Deliver 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Caddy Cargo
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
leads the catalogue index with 65 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Caddy Cargo leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Caddy Cargo and Deliver 9 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Deliver 9 66.
Efficiency index: Caddy Cargo 72 vs Deliver 9 44.
Safety-equipment index: Caddy Cargo 88 vs Deliver 9 50.
Practicality index: Caddy Cargo 60 vs Deliver 9 78.
Ownership-cover index: Caddy Cargo not separately scored vs Deliver 9 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.
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