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Omoda 5 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (224 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Omoda 5 or VW Golf?

Omoda 5 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Omoda 5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Omoda 5 is slightly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,510 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Omoda 5 with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Omoda 5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 287 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers noticeably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 224 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Omoda 5 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is noticeably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,621 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers only slightly more boot space – 381 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Omoda 5 carries very slightly more – 536 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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Reviews Omoda 5

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Pablo
8 May 2026, 07:59:00

Fantastic. It would be great to have a bit more battery capacity and a higher DC charging speed.

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22 Nov 2025, 17:34:12

Depending on your needs: better for safety, comfort, boot space, trim and performance — downside: higher fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 31,600 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,621 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 - 1,830 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 536 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 224 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 340 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Omoda
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Omoda 5?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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