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VW Caddy vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 24,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or MINI MINI?

VW Caddy vs MINI MINI: Key differences

VW Caddy

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  • significantly more efficient
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MINI MINI

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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI MINI is slightly cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,902 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MINI MINI with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI MINI offers significantly more range – reaching up to 391 km, about 270 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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 MINI MINI offers considerably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI MINI is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI MINI delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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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, MINI MINI is slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries noticeably more – 710 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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.

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VW Caddy

  • 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 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 km
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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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The MINI is a cheeky, joyfully small hatch that turns even the most humdrum commute into something worth smiling about. It serves up go-kart handling, a stylish cabin and near-endless customization, making it a perfect pick for drivers who want personality packed into a compact package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
24,900 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
293 - 391 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Convertible, Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
345 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
MINI
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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