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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Caddy Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51200 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Hyundai Santa Fe

VW Caddy Compact Van

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy Compact Van has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25393 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy Compact Van manages with 0.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs convincingly better – achieving up to 120 km, about 66 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Caddy Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a convincingly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slight better – reaching 196 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Santa Fe pulls a bit stronger with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers convincingly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.

In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is distinct lighter – 1442 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs decisively better – up to 3700 L, which is about 1668 L more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

When it comes to payload, VW Caddy Compact Van somewhat takes the win – 759 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Caddy Compact Van proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Caddy Compact Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,800
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
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Caddy Compact Van

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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VW Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
51200 - 58600 £
Price
25800 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
90 - 160 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4830 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1720 mm
Height
1819 - 1823 mm
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
196 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.