Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi FWD camper conversion dimensions
The Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi FWD measures 2.15 m long, 1.61 m wide and 1.28 m high inside — bulkhead to rear doors, between the walls, floor to headliner — on a 2.97 m wheelbase. Kerb weight 1,591 kg, payload about 659 kg.
Dimensions
- Cargo length
- 2.15 m
- Interior width
- 1.61 m
- Interior height
- 1.28 m
- Wheelbase
- 2.97 m
- Exterior length
- 4.85 m
- Exterior width
- 1.85 m
- Exterior height
- 1.86 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,591 kg
- Payload ≈
- 659 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,250 kg
Interior figures are between the walls and floor-to-headliner, derived from manufacturer specs and calibrated against published cargo dimensions. Payload ≈ gross weight minus kerb weight — it varies with engine and options, so treat it as a planning guide.
What fits
- Standing: 1.28 m floor-to-headliner, about 1.21 m after a typical 7 cm floor and ceiling build-up — a sit-down van; adults crouch or pop the top.
- Bed across: 1.61 m between the walls, about 1.55 m after 6 cm of finished walls — too short for an adult across; plan the bed lengthwise or add wheel-box flares.
- Parking: 1.86 m tall outside — clears a standard 2.0 m garage barrier (French motorway class 1).
- Payload: about 659 kg — 2,250 kg gross minus 1,591 kg kerb. A typical 600 kg build plus the EN 1646-2 two-person reserve of 144 kg already uses all of it — build light or plan a plated upgrade.
Other Caddy Cargo variants
All 2 Caddy Cargo variants in the planner — same body, different length, roof or drivetrain:
| Variant | Drive | Interior L × W × H | Payload ≈ | Wheelbase | Ext. height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWB | FWD | 1.80 × 1.61 × 1.27 m | 704 kg | 2.75 m | 1.86 m |
| Maxi | FWD | 2.15 × 1.61 × 1.28 m | 659 kg | 2.97 m | 1.86 m |
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Frequently asked
What are the interior dimensions of a Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi FWD?
2.15 m long, 1.61 m wide and 1.28 m high inside — bulkhead to rear doors, between the walls, floor to headliner. Outside it is 4.85 m × 1.85 m × 1.86 m on a 2.97 m wheelbase.
Can I stand up in a Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi FWD?
1.28 m floor-to-headliner, about 1.21 m after a typical 7 cm floor and ceiling build-up — a sit-down van; adults crouch or pop the top. Rule of thumb: you need a raw interior height of your own height plus 10 cm.
Can I sleep across a Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi FWD?
1.61 m between the walls, about 1.55 m after 6 cm of finished walls — too short for an adult across; plan the bed lengthwise or add wheel-box flares.
How much payload does a Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi FWD have?
About 659 kg: 2,250 kg gross weight minus 1,591 kg kerb weight. It varies with engine and options, so treat it as a planning guide — the build, water, gear and passengers all come out of that number.
Figures derived from manufacturer specifications; interior dimensions calibrated against published cargo volumes. Always verify against your actual vehicle — model years differ.
Plan your Caddy Cargo Maxi in 3D
This exact variant is in the planner with its real wheel arches, wall taper and door apertures. Place the bed, watch the payload — before you buy the van.
Who makes this
I'm Vladimir. I'm planning my own conversion, and none of the tools I tried could tell me whether a layout would fit or what it would do to the rear axle, so I made this one. I work on it alone. If something's wrong or missing, write to me — the address goes to my inbox.
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