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VW Caddy Compact Van vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or NIO EL7?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs NIO EL7: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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NIO EL7

  • significantly more power
  • substantially 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 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 NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,521 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 381 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

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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 NIO EL7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL7 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO EL7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 979 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,155 L more than the NIO EL7.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries markedly more – 759 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 is far ahead 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.

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NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 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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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

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

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