KGM Torres EVX vs Volkswagen ID.5

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

KGM Torres EVX

Torres EVX (MY24-25)

£35,495 · 230 mi

Wins 4 of 14

Volkswagen ID.5

ID.5 Pro (MY27)

£35,495 · 289 mi

Wins 10 of 14

Our verdict

The KGM Torres EVX and Volkswagen ID.5 are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The KGM Torres EVX starts at £35,495 in the UK and the Volkswagen ID.5 at £35,495, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The Torres EVX has the bigger boot (839 litres against 539). On top of that, it has the longer warranty (7 years against 3).

The ID.5 goes further, with about 289 miles of real-world range against 230 for the Torres EVX. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (115 kW against 85 kW on average, 10–80%), uses less energy (3.7 mi/kWh against 3.2 mi/kWh) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.7 s against 8.1 s.

There's little between them on price.

Choose the KGM Torres EVX if you want more boot space and a longer warranty and the Volkswagen ID.5 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

KGM Torres EVXVolkswagen ID.5

Price

Price new: £35,495on sale now; £35,495on sale now
Used from (estimated): £16,9002024 car; –too new
Price per mile of range: £154; £123 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 230 mi370 km; 289 mi (best)465 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): about 221 mi2024 car, est.; –
Efficiency: 3.2 mi/kWh195 Wh/km; 3.7 mi/kWh (best)170 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 229 mi368 km; 311 mi (best)500 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 85 kW10–80% average; 115 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; Yes (best)
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; Yes (best)

Battery

Usable battery: 72 kWhestimate; 79 kWh (best)
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: C · Medium car; C · Medium car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Front-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 8.1 s0–100 km/h; 6.7 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,979 kg; 2,128 kg

Size

Length: 4.72 m15 ft 6 in; 4.60 m15 ft 1 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.89 m6 ft 2 in; 1.85 m6 ft 1 in
Width with mirrors: –; 2.11 m6 ft 11 in
Height: 1.73 m5 ft 8 in; 1.62 m5 ft 4 in
Wheelbase: 2.68 m8 ft 10 in; 2.77 m9 ft 1 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 839 litres (best); 539 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,500 kg (best); 1,000 kg
Max payload: 506 kgpeople and luggage; 627 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; –not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 7 years (best)90,000 miles; 3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 10 years (best)621,000 miles; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Not confirmed; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2024–2026; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.