Compare performance (288 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or VW ID.5?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Hyundai Tucson has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15934 £.
As for electric range, the VW ID.5 performs clearly better – achieving up to 559 km, about 489 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs to a small extent better – reaching 204 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.5 pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is evident lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 421 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more room – 620 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs slightly better – up to 1799 L, which is about 238 L more than the VW ID.5.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 slight takes the win – 549 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.
The VW ID.5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
detailsVW 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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Price
20900 - 47900 £
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Price
36800 - 48400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
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Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
549 L
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Length
4525 - 4535 mm
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Length
4582 - 4599 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Height
1601 - 1618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
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Max trunk capacity
1561 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
517 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.