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VW ID.5 vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Genesis GV70?

VW ID.5 vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Genesis GV70

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,354 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 80 km more than the Genesis GV70.

GV70

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 Genesis GV70 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

ID.5

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, VW ID.5 is somewhat lighter – 1,963 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers very slightly more boot space – 549 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries very slightly more – 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 holds a solid overall lead 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.

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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/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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Genesis GV70

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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