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SsangYong Korando vs VW ID.5 comparison

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?

SsangYong Korando vs VW ID.5: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

ID.5

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 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.

Korando

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, 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.

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.

from £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
SsangYong Korando
VW ID.5

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Korando

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.

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VW ID.5

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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SsangYong Korando
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
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