BMW X1 vs VW ID.5 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

VW ID.5 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the BMW X1 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1397 £.

As for range, the VW ID.5 performs significantly better – achieving up to 559 km, about 476 km more than the BMW X1.

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 VW ID.5 has a minimal edge – offering 340 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.40 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X1 performs clearly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 pulls visibly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 202 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BMW X1 is clearly lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers barely noticeable more room – 549 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X1 performs slight better – up to 1600 L, which is about 39 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 barely noticeable takes the win – 549 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.5 shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.