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Toyota Corolla vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or VW ID.5?

Toyota Corolla vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,588 £.

ID.5

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Corolla

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, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 631 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries slightly more – 552 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is decisively ahead 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
Toyota Corolla
VW ID.5

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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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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Toyota Corolla
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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