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VW ID.5 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Porsche Taycan?

VW ID.5 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • considerably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,111 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 121 km more than the VW ID.5.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is considerably faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 661 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.

Seats: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is slightly lighter – 1,963 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers visibly more boot space – 549 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries somewhat more – 635 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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VW ID.5
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
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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