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VW ID.5 vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Renault Trafic Transporter?

VW ID.5 vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

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.

Renault Trafic Transporter is moderately cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,630 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 241 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

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 considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.5 is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Transporter tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 299 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.

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is only slightly lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 7,339 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries significantly more – 1,222 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 673 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 £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
VW ID.5
Renault Trafic Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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VW ID.5
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
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