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SERES 3 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or VW ID.5?

SERES 3 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

SERES 3

  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

SERES 3 is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,251 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the SERES 3. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 270 km more than the SERES 3.

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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 VW ID.5 offers significantly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

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, SERES 3 is moderately lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 286 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries clearly more – 552 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 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
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SERES 3
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,765 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
1,850 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
300 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SERES
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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