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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Kia Sorento?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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Kia Sorento

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  • clearly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,484 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 120 km, about 65 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Sorento offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 120 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 Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 413 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries marginally more – 759 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van holds a decisive overall lead 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
VW Caddy Compact Van
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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VW Caddy Compact Van
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
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