Volvo EX30 vs VW ID.5 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo EX30 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33000 £, while the VW ID.5 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3840 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.5: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Volvo EX30 with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.5 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 559 km, about 83 km more than the Volvo EX30.

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 Volvo EX30 has a evident edge – offering 428 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 pulls distinct stronger with 679 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 136 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, the Volvo EX30 is barely noticeable lighter – 1840 kg compared to 1963 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers decisively more room – 549 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs evident better – up to 1561 L, which is about 561 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 clearly perceptible takes the win – 549 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.5 shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.