Trunk comparison: VW Caddy Wagon vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences

Several distinct differences stand out in the comparison: The VW Tiguan Allspace offers a significantly longer cargo area with the seats folded down (+29.1 in / +64%), while the VW Caddy Wagon provides considerably more cargo length with the rear seats upright (+23.6 in / +128%).

The trunk opening of the Caddy is noticeably higher (+16.5 in / +58%), and the distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor is also greater in the Caddy (+0.8 in / +100%).

The loading edge of the Tiguan sits significantly higher above the road (+7.9 in / +35%), and at the narrowest point, the Caddy is wider (+5.1 in / +13%).

Impact on Usability

These differences lead to clearly different use profiles: With the rear bench upright, the Caddy is much more practical for bulky, tall, or wide cargo (more cargo length, higher opening, greater narrow width).

This makes it better suited for frequent loading and unloading of heavy or tall items, families with large luggage volumes, or tradespeople where standing height and width are important.

With the seats folded down, however, the Tiguan Allspace has clear advantages for longer items: The cargo area is +29.1 in longer, allowing storage of longer boards, furniture parts, or building materials without necessarily having to remove seat rows.

However, the higher loading edge in the Tiguan makes lifting and placing heavy items more difficult; the ergonomically more favorable, lower loading edge of the Caddy facilitates handling.

In summary: For tall/wide/heavy cargo plus easy loading and unloading, the Caddy is more practical. For occasional transport of very long items with folded seats, the Tiguan Allspace is the better choice — with the drawback of a higher loading edge and a somewhat narrower tight spot.