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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Kia PV5?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Kia PV5: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Kia PV5

  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range

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

Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy Compact Van is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,999 £.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 296 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 PV5 offers marginally more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers noticeably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia PV5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 418 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries very slightly more – 790 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 is decisively ahead 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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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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Kia PV5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
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 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 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
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
455 - 790 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
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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