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VW Caddy vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or Kia EV5?

VW Caddy vs Kia EV5: Key differences

VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Kia EV5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Kia EV5 costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,661 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 409 km more than the VW Caddy.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV5 offers significantly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV5 delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Caddy

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: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 511 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV5 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 £39,400
EV5

Kia EV5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 - 530 km
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Reviews VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Ab
12 May 2026, 09:56:54

ruimer en hoger dan EV6

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
465 - 511 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the VW Caddy?

The VW Caddy is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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