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Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably more power
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,907 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers significantly more range – reaching 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 offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers somewhat more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Santa Fe

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 Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £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/100km
  • 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
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 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
-
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
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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