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VW ID.5 vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Kia EV6?

VW ID.5 vs Kia EV6: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more trunk space
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Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 marginally cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,731 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV6. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 23 km more than the VW ID.5.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers significantly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV6 is marginally faster – reaching 188 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 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, Kia EV6 is marginally lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers moderately more boot space – 549 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 271 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
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5 (3 Reviews)
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
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
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
440 - 450 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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