Geely EX5 vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with wireless charging and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 280mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 953L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 2.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 13.5 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 Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $107,000) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 60

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 43 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 36 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Ineos Grenadier.

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