Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y RWD vs Volkswagen ID.5 Pro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) has a starting price of €44990, compared to the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…), which starts at €48970.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €44990 | €48970 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €31995 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...).
| Property | Tesla Model Y RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 385 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 500 km | 556 km |
| Range (GCC) | 395 km | 473 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 64 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60.5 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.3 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.53 km/kWh | 6.14 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 8.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) maxes out at 135 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model Y RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 135 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 220 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 295 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 420 Nm | 545 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…).
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Model Y RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4790 mm | 4599 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1982 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...), but the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…).
| Property | Tesla Model Y RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2003 kg | 2143 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 549 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2138 l | 1561 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 6.7 |
