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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or VW Caddy?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,283 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 559 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 500 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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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
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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