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VW Caddy Compact Van vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or NIO ET7?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs NIO ET7: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,093 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 464 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 ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET7 is very slightly 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 ET7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 992 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries clearly more – 759 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 293 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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 £59,900
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NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 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
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
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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