Compare performance (190 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or VW ID.5?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
SsangYong Korando is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,840 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Korando. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 220 km more than the SsangYong Korando.
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 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is very slightly faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm more.
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, SsangYong Korando is visibly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers marginally more boot space – 551 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 313 L more than the SsangYong Korando.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries a bit more – 549 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.
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.
The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsVW 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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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Trunk capacity
549 L
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Payload
517 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
SsangYong
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Brand
VW
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