Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Volkswagen ID.5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts from $76,200 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen ID.5 opens at $62,990. That makes the Volkswagen ID.5 the more affordable entry point by $13,210.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $83,820 and $69,289 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Volkswagen ID.5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 features a 12.3-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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out with head-up display, ventilated seats, V2L and Bose audio that you will not find on the Volkswagen ID.5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 6.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.5 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID.5 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.5), giving WLTP ranges of 433km and 544km. DC fast charging peaks at 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 175kW (Volkswagen ID.5).

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4,635mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 51mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 527L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 22L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.5). Both match on warranty length.