Geely EX5 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Geely EX5 and Volkswagen Tayron hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. 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, 177mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Volkswagen Tayron a 43L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

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 1.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $48,290), more power (160kW against 110kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the bigger boot with the seats up (345L against 302L).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 16 points), performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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