VW Caddy Mk3 bucket seat guide
2010 to 2015
A Caddy is the small van people turn into a micro camper, or keep as the daily that does the school run in the week and the coast at the weekend. Either way you spend a lot of time in the front seats, and the factory ones are built for a working van. The seats on this page are picked for back support on a long drive and for how easy they are to live with every day.
Recaro confirm a direct fit subframe for the Caddy Mk3, so this is a Recaro-only fitment. The reclining Sportster and Cross Sportster seats are base mount and fix straight to the frame, and the fixed-back Pole Position shells use side mounts.
- Recaro direct fit subframe is confirmed for the Caddy Mk3, £409.50
- This is a Recaro-only fitment. No other brand of frame is currently confirmed for this van
- The Recaro Cross Sportster CS has a flatter base cushion, which makes it the easiest seat here to climb in and out of
- The Recaro Sportster CS Reclining Sport Seat with Side Airbag at £2,139.48 keeps the factory side airbag function
- Heated versions of the Sportster CS and Cross Sportster CS warm both the back and the seat cushion
The fitting frame
Recaro confirm a direct fit subframe for the Caddy Mk3 at £409.50. It bolts to the factory floor mounting points and sets the height and reach of a Recaro seat in this van. Every seat on this page is a Recaro product, matched to this frame.
Seat height matters in a small van, for the view out over the road ahead and a comfortable reach to the wheel, so tell Cameron how tall you both are when you ask and he will check how your chosen seat sits on the frame.
The fitting kit
The reclining Sportster range is base mount and fixes straight to the frame, which is the simple route for most Caddy owners. Side mounts are only needed for the fixed-back Pole Position shells below.
- Recaro direct fit subframe, £409.50, Caddy Mk3
- Recaro FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets for Pole Position ABE, FIA and Podium, £215.40
- Recaro FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets for Profi SPG/SPA and Pro-Racer, £192.00
Fixed-back seats
None of the seats in this section recline, so for a Caddy you sleep in or drive every day, the reclining seats further down are usually the better bet. If you like a fixed-back seat that holds you snugly, the Recaro Pole Position with ABE at £1,039.50 is road legal with type approval and is the one we would look at first. The Pole Position 2018 Edition at £1,446.48 is trimmed in carbon-look leather with Dinamica suede, the Classic Pole Position ABE at £2,179.80 comes in black leather with Caro, corduroy or Pepita cloth panels, and the Pole Position Carbon with ABE at £2,816.10 is the lightest shell of the family, in velour or leather.
The Recaro Pole Position FIA Motorsport Bucket Seat at £995.40 is a competition shell, fixed back and side mounted, and it is not the seat for a van that gets driven every day.
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Reclining seats for everyday comfort
This is the part of the page that matters most in a Caddy. Every seat here reclines and adjusts on both sides, so you can sit back properly when you stop.
The Cross Sportster CS at £1,587.60 is the one we would start with. It is the same shell as the standard Sportster CS, but the flatter, lower side bolsters on the cushion make it easy to slide in and out of a van all day without giving up the shoulder support. The Sportster CS at £1,581.30 suits a driver who wants the deeper bolsters, and the Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £2,139.48 keeps the factory side airbag function working, which matters on a van that still needs to pass an MOT and insurance inspection.
For a Caddy that gets used all year, the Cross Sportster CS With Heating at £2,154.60 and the Sportster CS With Heating at £2,154.60 have heating in both the back and the seat cushion, which is welcome on a cold morning at the campsite.
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Our recommendationStart with how the Caddy gets used
If it is a micro camper or a daily you are in and out of all day, the Cross Sportster CS is the seat to start with, and the heated version is worth it if the van gets used through the winter. If you need to keep the side airbag, go for the Sportster CS with Side Airbag. Tell Cameron how the Caddy is used and how tall you both are: drop us an email or click to open a chat and he will point you at the right one.
What fits what
All seats below fit the Caddy Mk3 on the Recaro frame, with side mounts added where noted.
| Seat | Mounting | Style | Notes |
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| Recaro Pole Position FIA Motorsport | Side mount | Fixed back, FIA approved | £995.40 |
| Recaro Pole Position with ABE | Side mount | Fixed back, road legal, type approved | £1,039.50 |
| Recaro Sportster CS | Base mount | Reclining seat | £1,581.30 |
| Recaro Sportster CS with Side Airbag | Base mount | Reclining seat, keeps side airbag | £2,139.48 |
Common questions
Which frame does the Caddy Mk3 need?
Recaro confirm one at £409.50. It is the only fitting frame currently confirmed for this van.
Can I fit a non-Recaro seat?
Not with a confirmed frame currently in the catalogue. Ask us if you want a different brand and we will check what is possible.
Which seat is easiest to get in and out of?
The Recaro Cross Sportster CS at £1,587.60. It has flatter and lower side bolsters on the cushion than the standard Sportster CS, which makes getting in and out of a van straightforward.
Can I have a heated seat?
Yes. The Cross Sportster CS With Heating at £2,154.60 and the Sportster CS With Heating at £2,154.60 both heat the back and the seat cushion.
Which seat keeps the factory side airbag working?
The Recaro Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £2,139.48 is built to keep that system functional, which matters for MOT and insurance purposes.
More help
If you want the frame confirmed against your van, or you are not sure which seat suits the way you use it, drop us an email or click to open a chat and we’ll help you sort it. You can also ring Garreth and Cameron in the showroom on 0115 647 8650.
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