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Decision summary
Volkswagen Caddy vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended: the short answer
Phantom Extended has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Caddy remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Maximum Power
Caddy81 kW
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Caddy300 Nm
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Caddy1968 cc
Phantom Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Caddy18.2 km/l
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
Ground Clearance
Caddy144 mm
Phantom Extended136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Volkswagen Caddy
Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI Manual
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Caddy
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Caddy
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year
2021
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Generation
SA5 fifth generation on MQB platform – major improvement over previous generation
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Fifth generation launched in SA in 2021 – completely new platform and design
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
White, Silver, Black
-
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
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
1707 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Van
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Length
4853 mm
5982 mm
Width
1855 mm
2018 mm
Height
1823 mm
1656 mm
Wheelbase
2970 mm
3772 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
144 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
446 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
1707 kg
2610 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2250 kg
3295 kg
Payload Capacity
543 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
6.9 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
136 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1046.48 mm
Rear Headroom
-
977.9 mm
Front Legroom
-
1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom
-
1348.74 mm
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Front Track Width
1571 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1563 mm
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1720 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1720 l
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
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
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
caddy
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Entry or fleet-access derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
47.5 kW/tonne
160.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
175.7 Nm/tonne
344.8 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
Phantom Extended
Gearbox
Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
6.21 km/l
City Mileage
14.8 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
6.21 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Airbags
Front airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Cruise Control
Not Available
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Seat Material
Not Applicable
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Car-like cabin with 8-inch infotainment display, air conditioning, modern switchgear
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Infotainment System
Not Available
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
Not Available
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
3
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Body Type
Van
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
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
Phantom Extended
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
364 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Service Plan
Not Available
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Caddy
Phantom Extended
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Price Zar
722650 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Price on application
Starting Price
722650
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Starting Price Zar
722650
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Caddy and Phantom Extended 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 44 vs Phantom Extended 96.
Efficiency index: Caddy 72 vs Phantom Extended 29.
Safety-equipment index: Caddy 88 vs Phantom Extended 95.
Practicality index: Caddy 66 vs Phantom Extended 67.
Ownership-cover index: Caddy not separately scored vs Phantom Extended 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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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
Phantom Extended leads by 8 points
Phantom Extended has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Caddy remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Caddy
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Extended
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Caddy
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Extended leads. However, Caddy may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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