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Nissan Ariya vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Nissan Ariya vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,027 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 297 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

Caddy Compact Van

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 Nissan Ariya offers substantially more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Ariya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries considerably more – 759 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 396 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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.

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Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
363 kg
Payload
628 - 759 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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