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Kia Niro vs VW ID.5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or VW ID.5?

Kia Niro

5 (1 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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Niro has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7697 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 559 km, about 497 km more than the Kia Niro.

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 significantly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.5 pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 414 Nm difference.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Niro is clearly perceptible lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 489 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers a bit more room – 549 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs slight better – up to 1561 L, which is about 116 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 to a small extent takes the win – 549 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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
Kia Niro
VW ID.5

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Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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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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Kia Niro
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-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.