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VW ID.5 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

VW ID.5 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,163 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 1 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

IONIQ 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 offers markedly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 195 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, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is only slightly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries barely more – 552 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is far ahead overall 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
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VW ID.5

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Hyundai IONIQ 5

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Javi Rodman
4 Jan 2026, 17:25:22

The best of the best. Comfortable, practical, economical, fun, spacious, with all the ADAS and safety systems. What more could you ask for?

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VW ID.5
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
515 - 530 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Hyundai
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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