KAIYI E-Qute 04
KAIYI E-Qute 04
EV
₱958,000
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Volkswagen Santana
Volkswagen Santana
MPI MT
₱686,000
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KAIYI E-Qute 04 vs Volkswagen Santana Comparison

Overview: E-Qute 04 vs Santana

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Driving Range 400 km -
Battery Capacity 39.8 kWh -
Power 54 hp 89 hp
Engine Displacement - 1395 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
1 reviews
4.32/5
19 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • A well-designed five-seater EV

    When I got to know about the recent launch of the Kaiyi E-Qute 04 I couldn’t hold on to my excitement. It has everything that I could expect in an...

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    Patrick May 12, 2025 for KAIYI E-Qute 04
  • Outstanding ease of driving and comfort

    When it comes to ease of driving and comfort, I would like to give my Volkswagen Santana full scores. The tires, the suspension system, and the seats...

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    Jamie Sep 11, 2025 for Volkswagen Santana

From The Experts

Things we like

Spacious cabin for its size

Affordable pricing

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Spacious and comfortable cabin

Agile handling

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Things we don't like

Weak bottom-end performance

Limited after-sales support

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Outdated design

Lack of features in the cabin

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1460 mm --
Rear Tread 1456 mm --
Length 3695 mm 4475 mm
Width 1685 mm 1706 mm
Height 1615 mm 1469 mm
Wheel Base 2500 mm 2603 mm
Ground Clearance 137 mm --
No Of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 55 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type Lithium Iron Phosphate --
Battery Capacity 39.8 kWh --
Estimated Fast Charging Time (30-80%) In 30 Mins --
Estimated Regular Charging Time (30-80%) in 9 Hrs --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor --
Engine Electric Powered Engine 1.4L Gasoline Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System -- MPFI
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Emission Norm Compliance -- Euro 5
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 54 hp 89 hp
Torque 110 Nm 132 Nm
Top Speed 100 kmph 181 kmph
Driving Range 400 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1395 cc
Acceleration -- 12.4 s
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
Steering Type Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension -- MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension -- Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gear Box Single Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No No

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Type Radial Radial
Alloy Wheels -- No
Wheel Covers -- No
Alloy Wheel Size -- 14 Inch
Tyre Size -- 175/70 R14
Wheel Size -- R14
Spare Tyre Size -- 175/70 R14
Spare Tyre Material -- Steel
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes No
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No No
Knee Airbags No No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes --
Parking Sensors Yes --
Front Parking Sensors Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes --
360 Camera No No
Park Assist Yes No
Downhill Assist Control No No
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes No
Lane Departure Warning System No No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Curtain Airbags -- No
Side Airbag-Front -- No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
Emergency Stop Signal -- No
Hill-Start Assist Control -- No
Front Impact Beams -- Yes
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- No
Blind Spot monitor -- No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes No
Central Console Armrest Yes No
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes No
Memory Seats No No
Anti-glare Mirrors Yes --
Head-Up Display No No
Wireless Charger No No
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Cruise Control -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- No
Automatic Headlamps -- No
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 6.7 Inch 6.7 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes No
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes --
No Of Speakers 6 6 2 2
Smartphone Connectivity Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes No
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Touch Screen Yes No
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Instrumentation

Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light -- Yes
Digital Clock -- Yes
Tacho Meter -- Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Front No No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes --
Fabric Upholstery Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Leather Seats -- No
Foldable Rear Seat -- Yes
Seat Upholstery -- Fabric Fabric
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED --
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Headlamps Washer No No
Fog Lights Front No No
Fog Lights Rear No Yes
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail No --
Rear Spoiler No --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Chrome Grille No --
Chrome Garnish No --
Integrated Antenna -- No
Power Antenna -- No
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Rear Window Wiper -- No
Rear Window Washer -- No
Sun Roof -- No
Moon Roof -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display -- No

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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KAIYI E-Qute 04 vs Volkswagen Santana FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between KAIYI E-Qute 04 vs Volkswagen Santana?

E-Qute 04 is priced at ₱958,000 and Santana is priced at ₱686,000. Hence Santana is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between KAIYI E-Qute 04 vs Volkswagen Santana?

The KAIYI E-Qute 04 has power of 54 hp with 110 Nm torque and Volkswagen Santana has power of 89 hp with 132 Nm torque. Thus making Santana the more powerful as compared to E-Qute 04.

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Which Car has more safety features between KAIYI E-Qute 04 vs Volkswagen Santana?

E-Qute 04 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Park Assist, Side Impact Beams, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Santana safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

The KAIYI E-Qute 04 has higher number of sefety features than Santana, hence KAIYI E-Qute 04 is more safer than Volkswagen Santana.

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Which Car has more comfort features between E-Qute 04 vs Santana?

E-Qute 04 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Vanity Mirror and Anti-glare Mirrors

Santana comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry and Power Windows Front

The KAIYI E-Qute 04 has higher number of comfort features than Santana, hence KAIYI E-Qute 04 is more comfortable than Volkswagen Santana.

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Which Car had higher top speed between KAIYI E-Qute 04 vs Volkswagen Santana?

The KAIYI E-Qute 04 has top speed of 100 kmph and Volkswagen Santana has power of 181 kmph . Thus making Santana the more faster as compared to E-Qute 04.

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Which is bigger E-Qute 04 or Santana?

The E-Qute 04 dimensions are 3695 mm length, 1685 mm width, 1615 mm height while the Santana dimensions are 4475 mm length, 1706 mm width, 1469 mm height. Hence, the Santana is more longer, Santana is more wider and E-Qute 04 is more higher.

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