Fiat Fiorino 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 189 740 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Fiorino | Caddy | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 399 900 | R 573 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 990/m | R 10 019/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 235 739 | R 425 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 164 161 | R 147 721 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 570 | R 358 622 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Fiat Fiorino →
A compact panel van slotted beneath the Doblo, sold here from around 2012 with 1.4 petrol and small diesel options. Its city-friendly size made it a favourite for light deliveries. New availability dried up as Fiat wound down its local business.
Known for: city sized delivery 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 Fiorino or the Volkswagen Caddy?
The Volkswagen Caddy. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 59% for the Fiat Fiorino, a gap of 15 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Fiat Fiorino loses about R 164 161 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 Fiorino runs about R 6 990 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.