Vauxhall Grandland vs VW ID.5 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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.

Vauxhall Grandland has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32600 £, while the VW ID.5 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4269 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.5: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 16.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.5 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 559 km, about 36 km more than the Vauxhall Grandland.

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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 340 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.10 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Grandland performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 679 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Vauxhall Grandland is to a small extent lighter – 1675 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers barely noticeable more room – 550 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1645 L, which is about 84 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Grandland minimal takes the win – 568 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW ID.5 proves to be won narrowly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW ID.5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.