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Hyundai i20 vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Hyundai i20 vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,221 £.

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 Compact Van offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

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

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is noticeably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries visibly more – 759 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 294 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • 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 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 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 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
628 - 759 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
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 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, 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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