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Kia PV5 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (32,800 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia PV5 or VW Caddy?

Kia PV5 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Kia PV5

  • barely more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Caddy

  • a bit cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

VW Caddy is a bit cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,061 £.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 295 km more than the VW Caddy.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia PV5 offers barely more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia PV5 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.8 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.

PV5

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 somewhat lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries slightly more – 790 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 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 £32,800
PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 295 - 416 km
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Kia PV5
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
295 - 416 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
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
455 - 790 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia PV5 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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