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VW ID.5 vs Skoda Epiq comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Skoda Epiq?

VW ID.5 vs Skoda Epiq: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • markedly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Epiq

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Epiq is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,965 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Epiq is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 131 km more than the Skoda Epiq.

Epiq

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 markedly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Skoda Epiq takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 255 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, Skoda Epiq is clearly lighter – 1,625 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries moderately more – 552 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 holds a solid overall lead 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.

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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
22,200 - 30,500 £
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
13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,625 - 1,642 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
475 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
438 - 455 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
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
267 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 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
Skoda
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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