Kia EV5 vs Volkswagen Tayron

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Kia EV5 at 5 stars (2024) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 7 on the Kia EV5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV5 and 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV5 misses.

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 Kia EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Kia EV5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV5 gets cloth & artificial leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Kia EV5 and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV5 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Kia EV5 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 Kia EV5 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 513L in the Kia EV5 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Kia EV5 a 168L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1714L vs 1905L. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,500kg 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 Kia EV5's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.7 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 Kia EV5 costs about $874 a year (18.2 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 (Kia EV5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV5: more power (160kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (513L against 345L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $56,770) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 300kg).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Kia EV5's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 16 points), practicality (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 12 points), reliability (Kia EV5 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 513L in the Kia EV5, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV5, 5 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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