Toyota Rumion 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 69%, worth about R 209 399 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Rumion | Caddy | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 314 100 | R 573 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 490/m | R 10 019/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 216 080 | R 425 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 020 | R 147 721 |
| Value after 5 years | R 174 558 | R 358 622 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Toyota Rumion →
Toyota's version of the Suzuki Ertiga took over the Avanza's role in late 2021. A 1.5-litre petrol engine and seven seats make it the default choice for shuttle operators and big families on a budget. The Toyota badge adds resale strength over its Suzuki twin despite the shared underpinnings.
Known for: ertiga twin serving the shuttle market
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 Toyota Rumion or the Volkswagen Caddy?
The Volkswagen Caddy. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 69% for the Toyota Rumion, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Toyota Rumion loses about R 98 020 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 Toyota Rumion runs about R 5 490 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.