Mazda CX-80 vs Volkswagen ID.5

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $64,490 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 $1,500.

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 $70,939 and $69,289 respectively.

The Volkswagen ID.5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda CX-80, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Mazda CX-80 and Volkswagen ID.5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 and 93% for the Volkswagen ID.5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-80 and 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5. The Volkswagen ID.5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mazda CX-80 misses.

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

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Volkswagen ID.5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof and heated front seats that the Mazda CX-80 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Petrol producing 209kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 209kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID.5 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 406mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 291L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 (Mazda CX-80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.5). Both match on warranty length.