Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1654 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the VW ID.5 with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.10 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs hardly any better – achieving up to 570 km, about 11 km more than the VW 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a markedly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs clearly better – reaching 260 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls somewhat stronger with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is barely noticeable lighter – 1955 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers hardly any more room – 549 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs hardly any better – up to 1580 L, which is about 19 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 hardly any takes the win – 549 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

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