Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.5

The Kia EV6 starts from $72,590 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 $9,600.

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 $79,849 and $69,289 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Kia EV6 and Volkswagen ID.5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Kia EV6 and 93% for the Volkswagen ID.5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen ID.5, against 5 on the Kia EV6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV6 and 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen ID.5. The Volkswagen ID.5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen ID.5 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Kia EV6 and 3-zone in the Volkswagen ID.5.

The Kia EV6 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 7.7 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 Volkswagen ID.5 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volkswagen ID.5 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Kia EV6) vs 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.5), giving WLTP ranges of 541km and 544km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Kia EV6) vs 175kW (Volkswagen ID.5).

The Kia EV6 measures 4,695mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 111mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Kia EV6 and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 59L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV6 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.5). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.