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VW ID.5 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Leapmotor B05?

VW ID.5 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Leapmotor B05

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Leapmotor B05 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,251 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 89 km more than the Leapmotor B05.

B05

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 VW ID.5 offers visibly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 305 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, Leapmotor B05 is a bit lighter – 1,775 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries markedly more – 552 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is clearly superior 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
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
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Leapmotor
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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