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VW ID.5 vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

VW ID.5 vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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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.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,945 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers barely more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 54 km more than the VW ID.5.

EV4 Hatchback

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 noticeably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 95 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 Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm more.

ID.5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV4 Hatchback is slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries slightly more – 552 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
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
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
445 - 459 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
150 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
Kia
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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