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VW ID.7 vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.7 or Aiways U6?

VW ID.7 vs Aiways U6: Key differences

VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Aiways U6

  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aiways U6 is a bit cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,080 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Aiways U6. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 303 km more than the Aiways U6.

U6

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.7 offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.7 is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Aiways U6 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 364 Nm more.

ID.7

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, Aiways U6 is markedly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers moderately more boot space – 532 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 326 L more than the Aiways U6.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries a bit more – 465 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,961 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
460 - 465 kg
Payload
405 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
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Aiways
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.7 have?

The VW ID.7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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