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DS 3 E-Tense vs Volkswagen ID.5
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- Both start at £35,495.
- The Volkswagen ID.5 goes further: about 285 miles against 185 in typical real-world driving.
- The Volkswagen ID.5 has the bigger boot: 539 litres against 350.
Side by side
| DS 3 E-Tense | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £35,495 | £35,495 |
| Real-world range | 185 mi | 285 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 251 mi | – |
| Cold motorway range | 130 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 50.8 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 107 kW | up to 165 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 28 min | – |
| AC charging | 11 kW | – |
| Boot | 350 L | 539 L |
| Towing (braked) | – | 1,000 kg |
| Length | 4,118 mm | – |
| 0–62 mph | 9 s | 6.7 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Available (check whether standard) |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 2 | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: DS DS 3 E-Tense and Volkswagen ID.5 Pro. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the DS 3 E-Tense or the Volkswagen ID.5?
Both start at £35,495.
Which has the longer range, the DS 3 E-Tense or the Volkswagen ID.5?
The Volkswagen ID.5 goes further: about 285 miles against 185 in typical real-world driving.
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