Subaru Uncharted vs Volkswagen ID.5

The Subaru Uncharted starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen ID.5 opens at $62,990. That makes the Subaru Uncharted the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $65,989 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 Subaru Uncharted and Volkswagen ID.5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted and 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5.

The Subaru Uncharted features a 14-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 Subaru Uncharted stands out with V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen ID.5. The Volkswagen ID.5 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Subaru Uncharted uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 252kW, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 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 Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted) vs 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.5), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 544km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Uncharted) vs 175kW (Volkswagen ID.5).

The Subaru Uncharted measures 4,535mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 49mm shorter than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID.5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 403L in the Subaru Uncharted and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 146L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years (Subaru Uncharted) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.5). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Subaru Uncharted)—.