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Hyundai Nexo vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or VW ID.5?

Hyundai Nexo vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • only slightly lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,749 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

Nexo

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, Hyundai Nexo is only slightly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries a bit more – 552 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 571 km
Hyundai Nexo
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Hyundai Nexo
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 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
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