Compare performance (435 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (37300 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or VW ID.5?
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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 37300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 446 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.5: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Nissan Ariya with 17.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh.
As for electric range, the VW ID.5 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 559 km, about 28 km more than the Nissan Ariya.
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 Nissan Ariya has a noticeable edge – offering 435 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Ariya performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.5 pulls a bit stronger with 679 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 79 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, VW ID.5 is slight lighter – 1963 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers somewhat more room – 549 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs a bit better – up to 1561 L, which is about 211 L more than the Nissan Ariya.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 clearly perceptible takes the win – 549 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.
The VW ID.5 sits just 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.
The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.
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
37300 - 54800 £
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Price
36800 - 48400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
402 - 531 km
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
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Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
1980 - 2277 kg
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Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
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Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
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Trunk capacity
549 L
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Length
4595 mm
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Length
4582 - 4599 mm
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Width
1850 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
1280 - 1350 L
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Max trunk capacity
1561 L
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Payload
363 - 420 kg
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Payload
517 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
218 - 435 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 600 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
160 - 320 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
VW
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The Nissan Ariya is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.