Volkswagen Caddy (III) Facelift side profile — Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment

Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment — III Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1979–present
Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Caddy (III) Facelift (1979–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8.5J wheels at ET12–ET50.

Overview

The Volkswagen Caddy III, introduced in October 2003 at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, is a leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by Volkswagen Group. It shares 50% of its modules with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Touran, featuring a more aerodynamic design compared to its predecessor. Available in two body sizes ('normal' and Maxi), it can be configured as Panel Van, Window Panel Van, Kombi (spartan passenger version), Caddy Life (family version), and Camping versions like the Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper. The vehicle is assembled at Volkswagen's Poznań factory in Poland.

Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment

Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Caddy (III) Facelift (1979–present): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6J–8.5JET12–ET50

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~10,421 Volkswagen Caddy licensed on UK roads — top 14% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 10,421 Volkswagen Caddy on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
1.4 MPI1.4L AEB inline-4petrol90 hpFWD
1.9 TDI1.9L 1Z/ALE inline-4diesel89 hpFWD
1.9 TDI1.9L ALE inline-4diesel89 hpFWD
1.2 TSI1.2L EA211 inline-4petrol85 hpFWD
1.4 MPI1.4L AEX/AUA inline-4petrol78 hpFWD
2.0 SDI2.0L EA189 inline-4diesel75 hpFWD
1.6 SPI1.6L 1F inline-4petrol73 hpFWD
1.6 MPI1.6L AEE inline-4petrol73 hpFWD
1.0 TSI1.0L EA211 inline-3petrol70 hpFWD
1.6 TDI1.6L EA189 inline-4diesel70 hpFWD
1.9 D/SDI1.9L 1Y/AEY inline-4diesel63 hpFWD
1.9 D/SDI1.9L AEF inline-4diesel63 hpFWD
1.7 SDI1.7L AHB inline-4diesel56 hpFWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
1.4 MPI78 hp14.9 s95 mph
1.6 SPI73 hp17.5 s95 mph
1.7 SDI56 hp90 mph
1.9 D/SDI63 hp20.6 s90 mph
1.9 TDI89 hp14.4 s101 mph
1.6 MPI73 hp12.5 s98 mph
1.9 D/SDI63 hp16.5 s93 mph

Dimensions

Length4380 mm
Width1640 mm
Height1490 mm
Wheelbase2625 mm
Kerb weight1000 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesPanel Van, Window Panel Van, Kombi, Caddy Life, Caddy Maxi
Produced1979–present

Trim levels

Caddy LifeCaddy Maxi

Factory colours

Schwarz SolidMojawebeige Met.Surfblau SolidSteinblau SolidDeep Black MetallicAcapulcoblau MetStarlight Blue MetMerlin Perleff.Kirschrot SolidToffee Braun MetallicReflexsilber-Met.Deepblack-Met.CandyweissShadow Blue-Met.Pure GreyBlack Magic-Met.

History & notable variants

The third generation of the Caddy was unveiled in 2003, marking a significant shift with its modern design and shared components with other VW models. It received positive reception and several awards including Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year (UK) in both 2007 and 2008, and Fleet News Best Small Van Award in 2008.

Reliability & owner notes