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BMW X2 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or VW ID.5?

BMW X2 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more power

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

X2

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 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the BMW X2 costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,397 £.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.5 offers slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X2 is a bit faster – reaching 213 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

X2

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X2 is slightly lighter – 1,645 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X2 offers barely more boot space – 560 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 91 L more than the BMW X2.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries marginally more – 549 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is decisively 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 £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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BMW X2

The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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Reviews BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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16 Dec 2025, 13:42:31

Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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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
41,200 - 59,600 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
118 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,554 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,400 - 1,470 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
495 - 510 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
207 - 213 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the BMW X2 have?

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

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