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Renault Master Transporter vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or VW ID.5?

Renault Master Transporter vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

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  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

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 barely cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,482 £.

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 Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 123 km more than the Renault Master Transporter.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 165 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: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is barely lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,294 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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