Honda e:Ny1 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: 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.

Honda e:Ny1 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33400 £, while the VW ID.5 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3411 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.5: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Honda e:Ny1 with 18.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.50 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.5 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 559 km, about 147 km more than the Honda e:Ny1.

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 VW ID.5 has a distinct edge – offering 340 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.5 performs to a small extent better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Honda e:Ny1 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 369 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Honda e:Ny1 is somewhat lighter – 1730 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers noticeable more room – 549 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs distinct better – up to 1561 L, which is about 385 L more than the Honda e:Ny1.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 distinct takes the win – 549 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW ID.5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW ID.5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.