Volkswagen ID.5 vs Kia EV5

The Volkswagen ID.5 starts from $62,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV5 opens at $56,770. That makes the Kia EV5 the more affordable entry point by $6,220.

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 $62,447 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 Volkswagen ID.5 and Kia EV5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Volkswagen ID.5 and 88% for the Kia EV5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 Kia EV5.

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 Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen ID.5 stands out with panoramic roof and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV5. The Kia EV5 counters with V2L. 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 Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.5 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volkswagen ID.5 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.5) vs 64.2kWh (Kia EV5), giving WLTP ranges of 544km and 511km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Volkswagen ID.5) vs 150kW (Kia EV5).

The Volkswagen ID.5 measures 4,584mm long on a 2,769mm wheelbase, 31mm shorter than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID.5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5 and 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 36L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen ID.5 leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 700kg 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 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5). The Kia EV5 has longer coverage.