Fiat Doblo vs Volkswagen Caddy
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Caddy wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 134 893 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Doblo | Caddy | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 489 900 | R 573 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 563/m | R 10 019/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 290 586 | R 425 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 199 314 | R 147 721 |
| Value after 5 years | R 223 255 | R 358 622 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Fiat Doblo →
Fiat's midsize panel van served couriers and small businesses here from the mid 2000s. Final-generation stock, including the Crew Cab listed at R489,900, was still trading as Fiat wound down its South African operations in 2026. Load volume for the money was always the draw.
Known for: cavernous cheap panel van
Volkswagen Caddy →
The Caddy name covered a Golf-based bakkie built locally until 2007 before shifting to the van-based range sold today. Passenger Caddy and Caddy Maxi versions are popular with families and shuttle operators, while the Caddy Cargo panel van starts at R466,700 and works hard in courier fleets.
Known for: van-based family practicality
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Fiat Doblo or the Volkswagen Caddy?
The Volkswagen Caddy. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 59% for the Fiat Doblo, a gap of 15 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Fiat Doblo loses about R 199 314 over three years and the Volkswagen Caddy loses about R 147 721. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Fiat Doblo runs about R 8 563 per month and the Volkswagen Caddy about R 10 019, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.