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Toyota Mirai vs VW ID.5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (182 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (58700 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Mirai or VW ID.5?

Toyota Mirai

VW ID.5

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

Mirai

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Toyota Mirai costs 58700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21874 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Mirai performs a bit better – achieving up to 650 km, about 91 km more than the VW ID.5.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.5 has a decisively edge – offering 340 HP compared to 182 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Toyota Mirai takes 9.20 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.5 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Mirai tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.5 pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Toyota Mirai is barely noticeable lighter – 1900 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers convincingly more room – 549 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 549 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 sits 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.

Toyota Mirai
VW ID.5

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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
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km

Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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VW ID.5

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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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Toyota Mirai
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
58700 - 66700 £
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
650 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
5 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 1930 kg
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4975 mm
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Width
1885 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1470 mm
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Payload
485 - 515 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
182 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.20 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
134 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2021 - 2022
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Mirai?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.