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Nissan Ariya vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or VW ID.5?

Nissan Ariya vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID.5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,683 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 154 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

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 Nissan Ariya offers noticeably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers very slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Ariya

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 terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is somewhat lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries visibly more – 552 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 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
Nissan Ariya
VW ID.5

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Nissan Ariya

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.

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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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Nissan Ariya
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
87 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,595 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,280 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
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