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Hyundai Tucson vs VW ID.5 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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VW ID.5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Tucson

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
Hyundai Tucson
VW ID.5

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Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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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.

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VW ID.5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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 Tucson
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
20900 - 47900 £
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.