Volkswagen ID.5 vs CUPRA Tavascan

The Volkswagen ID.5 starts from $62,990 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Tavascan opens at $66,490. That makes the Volkswagen ID.5 the more affordable entry point by $3,500.

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 $69,289 and $73,139 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.

The Volkswagen ID.5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the CUPRA Tavascan. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Volkswagen ID.5 and 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Tavascan packs more ADAS features with 9 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 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5 and 7 in the CUPRA Tavascan.

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

The Volkswagen ID.5 features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the CUPRA Tavascan gets a 15-inch display and 5.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen ID.5 stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the CUPRA Tavascan. The CUPRA Tavascan counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen ID.5 uses a Electric producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID.5 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.5) vs 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan), giving WLTP ranges of 544km and 531km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Volkswagen ID.5) vs 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan).

The Volkswagen ID.5 measures 4,584mm long on a 2,769mm wheelbase, 60mm shorter than the CUPRA Tavascan at 4,644mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID.5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5 and 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 9L advantage.

For towing, the CUPRA Tavascan leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 0kg 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 (Volkswagen ID.5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan). Both match on warranty length.