Kia Carens IV (KY) or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

2022–present vs 2020–present · Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Carens IV (KY) 4,540 mm, Caddy V (SB) 4,500 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Carens IV (KY) 216 l, Caddy V (SB) 3,100 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens IV (KY) 4.9 l/100 km, Caddy V (SB) 5 l/100 km.
Power: Carens IV (KY) 85–118 kW, Caddy V (SB) 55–90 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens IV (KY) 27 items (Premium), Caddy V (SB) 28 items (Caddy).
On Autodrom: Caddy V (SB) from €13,500 (1 listing); no Carens IV (KY) is listed right now.

Kia Carens IV (KY)2022–present · 7 engines · Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)2020–present · 7 engines · Caddy, Life, Style, CargoSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens IV (KY)2022–presentno listings	Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)2020–present1 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,540 mm	Length4,500 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,708 mm	Height1,797 mm–1,810 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,780 mm	Wheelbase2,755 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm	Ground clearance137 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume216 l	Trunk volume1,213 l–3,100 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,380 kg–1,510 kg	Curb weight1,461 kg–1,720 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines7
Power	Power85–118 kW (116–160 hp)	Power55–90 kW (75–122 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.5	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 75
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.5 T-GDi DCT	Best 0–100 km/h10.9 s · 1.5 TSI 114 DSG
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsPremium · Caddy
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Premium	Items in the base trim28 · Caddy
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Premium	Items in the top trim44 · Style
Equipment · Comfort7 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens IV (KY) or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

Length: Kia Carens IV (KY) 4,540 mm, Volkswagen Caddy V (SB) 4,500 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,755 mm. Boot: 216 vs 3,100 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens IV (KY) or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

The most frugal Kia Carens IV (KY) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi); the most frugal Volkswagen Caddy V (SB) 5 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 75).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens IV (KY) or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

The strongest Kia Carens IV (KY) makes 118 kW (160 hp) (1.5 T-GDi); the strongest Volkswagen Caddy V (SB) 90 kW (122 hp) (2.0 TDI 122).

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