Head to head
BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen ID.5
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Volkswagen ID.5 offers more range — 270 miles WLTP against 260, a gap of about 10 miles between charges. The Volkswagen ID.5 is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 549 litres and 5 seats versus 490 litres and 5 in the BMW iX1. Prices start at the same figure, so the deciding factors are boot space, pace (5.6s plays 6.7s to 60mph) and which standout feature matters more to you.
On the measured specifications below, the BMW iX1 leads in 1 area and the Volkswagen ID.5 in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech