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Audi A7 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or VW ID.5?

Audi A7 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Audi A7

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A7

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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,863 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 503 km more than the Audi A7.

ID.5

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 Audi A7 offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 331 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

A7

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 ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is moderately lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is barely ahead 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
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Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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