BMW iX2 vs Volkswagen ID.5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW iX2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen ID.5 gets a 12.9-inch display and 5.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX2 stands out with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen ID.5. The Volkswagen ID.5 counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX2 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen ID.5 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW iX2 and 3-zone in the Volkswagen ID.5.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.5 responds with a Electric making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The BMW iX2 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 210kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX2 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.8kWh (BMW iX2) vs 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.5), giving WLTP ranges of 410km and 544km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX2) vs 175kW (Volkswagen ID.5).

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 30mm shorter than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID.5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 24L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX2 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volkswagen ID.5's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX2 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volkswagen ID.5 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $173 a year less for the Volkswagen ID.5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen ID.5).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX2: more power (230kW against 210kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 1,000kg).

The Volkswagen ID.5: the lower starting price ($62,990 against $79,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (549L against 525L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $970).

The Verdict

Volkswagen ID.5 scores higher, 76 vs 65

The Volkswagen ID.5 scores 76 to the BMW iX2's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Volkswagen ID.5 ahead by 25 points), energy efficiency (Volkswagen ID.5 ahead by 24 points), technology (Volkswagen ID.5 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volkswagen ID.5 costs about $173 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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