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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Kia EV9?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Kia EV9: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Kia EV9

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,770 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 443 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

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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 Kia EV9 offers considerably more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

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: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 950 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries slightly more – 759 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is clearly superior 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

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

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