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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or VW Caddy?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly 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

i30 Wagon

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 i30 Wagon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,345 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 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.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is slightly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is clearly superior 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 i30 Wagon

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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Reviews VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
450 - 490 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
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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