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Maxus Euniq 5 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Euniq 5 or VW ID.5?

Maxus Euniq 5 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Maxus Euniq 5

  • a bit lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Euniq 5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID.5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,234 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 5. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 211 km more than the Maxus Euniq 5.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.5 offers substantially more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries very slightly more – 552 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £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
Maxus Euniq 5
VW ID.5

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Maxus Euniq 5

The Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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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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Maxus Euniq 5
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,400 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
360 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,825 mm
Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
541 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Maxus
Brand
VW
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