Denza B8 vs Volkswagen ID.5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Denza B8 at 5 stars (2025) and the Volkswagen ID.5 at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Denza B8 and 93% for the Volkswagen ID.5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Denza B8, against 6 on the Volkswagen ID.5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

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 Denza B8 features a 17.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Denza B8 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L and Devialet audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen ID.5. The Volkswagen ID.5 counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Denza B8 gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen ID.5 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Denza B8 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 425kW and 760Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 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 Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 210kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Denza B8 measures 5,195mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 611mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 147L in the Denza B8 and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 402L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,500kg 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 0.6 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid) and electricity for the Volkswagen ID.5 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen ID.5).

Where each one leads

The Denza B8: more power (425kW against 210kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,000kg).

The Volkswagen ID.5: the lower starting price ($62,990 against $91,000) and the bigger boot with the seats up (549L against 147L).

The Verdict

Volkswagen ID.5 scores higher, 76 vs 69

The Volkswagen ID.5 scores 76 to the Denza B8's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 22 points), value (Volkswagen ID.5 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 147L in the Denza B8, 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5. Warranty: 6 years on the Denza B8, 5 on the Volkswagen ID.5.

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