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VW ID.5 vs Tesla Model S - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 1020 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 94300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Tesla Model S?

VW ID.5

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.5 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Tesla Model S costs 94300 £. That’s a price difference of around 57446 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.5: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Tesla Model S with 16.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.

As for range, the Tesla Model S performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 744 km, about 185 km more than the VW ID.5.

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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 Tesla Model S has a significantly edge – offering 1020 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.10 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model S performs clearly better – reaching 322 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 142 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, VW ID.5 is barely noticeable lighter – 1963 kg compared to 2092 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model S offers clearly perceptible more room – 799 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model S performs slightly better – up to 1828 L, which is about 267 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 a bit takes the win – 549 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Tesla Model S proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model S is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 670 - 1020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18 kWh
  • Electric Range : 611 - 744 km
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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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Tesla Model S

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The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Price
94300 - 102800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Curb weight
2092 - 2197 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Length
5021 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1987 mm
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Height
1431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Max trunk capacity
1828 L
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
432 - 442 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
670 - 1020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Tesla

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What drive types are available for the VW ID.5?

The VW ID.5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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