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Hyundai i20 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or VW Caddy?

Hyundai i20 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Caddy

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i20 is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,159 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Caddy

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Caddy offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers considerably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is markedly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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