Peugeot Partner 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 140 824 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Partner | Caddy | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 479 900 | R 573 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 388/m | R 10 019/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 284 655 | R 425 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 195 245 | R 147 721 |
| Value after 5 years | R 218 698 | R 358 622 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Peugeot Partner →
Peugeot's compact panel van only officially arrived in June 2026, priced from R479,900 in SWB and LWB forms with a 1.6 HDi diesel. It targets couriers, small businesses and fleets. Too new to have any used track record locally.
Known for: newly launched courier 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 Peugeot Partner or the Volkswagen Caddy?
The Volkswagen Caddy. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 59% for the Peugeot Partner, a gap of 15 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Peugeot Partner loses about R 195 245 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 Peugeot Partner runs about R 8 388 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.