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2026 Volkswagen ID.5 review
The new entry-level Volkswagen ID.5 electric SUV-coupe is much better value than the GTX, but isn't as much of a standout as its ID.4 sister model.
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Pro
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.5 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
210kW / 545Nm
909km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Alexa
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Driver modes
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
12v power outlet
—
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
360 view camera
—
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Remote battery management
—
Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Includes remote charge activation: yes
Includes remote charge activation timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Remote services
—
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
—
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Wifi network
—
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 126 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
Engine
Cc: 1,498 cc
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
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Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Generic primary fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 50 L
Tanks
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 8.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.9 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 5.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.5 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 909 km
Combined: 18.2 km/L
Fuel consumption
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Performance
Maximum speed: 218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s
Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 282 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 282 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 210 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 210 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 545 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 545 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
WLTP electric energy consumption
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WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
Combined: 162 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 544 km
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Differential lock
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Differential lock
Location: Rear
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Touch controls: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Responsive suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 215 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Seasons
Tire load index: 101
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Seasons
Tire load index: 103
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 255 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 18.1°
Departure angle: 26.5°
Ramp angles
—
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,050 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 405 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: Manufacturer’s Own
Rear seat down: 1,561 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 549 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,546 mm
Overall height: 1,508 mm
Overall length: 4,208 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,009 mm
Overall width: 1,794 mm
Rear track: 1,542 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
Wheelbase: 2,601 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,300 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 177 mm
Overall height: 1,621 mm
Overall length: 4,599 mm
Overall width: 1,851.6637 mm
Wheelbase: 2,766 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,029 mm
Headroom rear: 967 mm
Hip room front: 1,445 mm
Hip room rear: 1,415 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,389 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,345 mm
Internal dimensions
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Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MEB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Black trim
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Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
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Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Matrix: yes
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Privacy glass
—
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 670 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,840 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,380 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,380 kg
Tare weight: 1,350 kg
Weights
Published kerb weight: 2,146 kg
Tare weight: 2,146 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 7
Remote audio controls
—
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 93
ANCAP child occupant score: 89
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 76
ANCAP safety assist score: 76
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 93
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 89
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 76
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 85
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jul 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2021
ANCAP version tested: ID.4 LHD
Euro NCAP date tested: 13 Apr 2022
Euro NCAP version tested: VW ID.4 rear drive 5dr OD LHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
—
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 3
Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
—
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Electric heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 24 months
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 20 Ah
Duration (hours): 83 h
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.3 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 120 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 20 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 8.19 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 24.49 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 12.24 h
Duration (hours): 7.5 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 240 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.44 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.78 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.56 h
Duration (hours): 0.5 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 175 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 175 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 5%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Rear
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 545 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 285.6 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 210 kW
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery cell type: Pouch
Battery type: Lithium Ion
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 82 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 11 kW
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 77 kWh
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Location of DC 1 socket: Rear Side
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Location of AC 1 socket: Rear Side
Roof
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Glass roof
Sunshade type: Electric
Cargo area
—
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Interior Trim
—
Luxury trim
On instrument panel: Colour High Gloss
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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