Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.5 GTX vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW

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General Info

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €57490. The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €34590 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW
Years of Production 2022-2023 2021-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Japan, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €57490
Price Europe (Used) €34590 €44990
GCC Score 6.7 6.9

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) has a larger battery, the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW
Range (WLTP) 517 km 515 km
Range (GCC) 442 km 425 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 91 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.4 kWh/100 km 20.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.74 km/kWh 4.89 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 130 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 7.8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) EESM (front), EESM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 460 Nm 600 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.3 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 4.6 5.2

Dimensions

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW
Length 4582 mm 4595 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm 2172 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1850 mm
Height 1619 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2766 mm 2775 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (2022-2023).

Property Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2167 kg 2259 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 549 l 408 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1561 l 1280 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 6.8
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