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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or VW ID.5?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,877 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 109 km more than the VW ID.5.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers substantially more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 351 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is only slightly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries noticeably more – 552 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is far ahead overall 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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