Comparison - Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 2023 - vs - Kia Niro Wave 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
56,545
Updated: 
10 Mar 2023
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Scale Silver Metallic Black
#BFC2C8
Kings Red Premium Metallic Black
#B8183A
Grenadilla Black Metallic
#252527
Glacier White Metallic Black
#EEF2F3
Blue Dusk Metallic Black
#273A7F
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
#FCFCFC
Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Swoopy coupe looks
Plenty of interior storage
Very smooth acceleration

Cons
Rear headroom takes a hit
Cheap-feeling interior in places
Rear visibility is poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Unaggressive looks buck the industry trend
It makes EV life simple to comprehend
GTX version is quick and largely fun

Cons
It doesn’t charge as quickly as some rivals
Nor is it as charming
VW’s dropped the ball with ergonomics

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 9 000rpm
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
multi-function steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather steering wheel
heated steering wheel
Keyless entry and starting
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.30in
174.00in
Width: 
52.90in
71.90in
Height: 
63.50in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
Wheel Base: 
109.00in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
36.90in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3803.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Central control unit (infotainment screen) in black

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Front seats with manual height adjustment
Inserts of front seats and outer rear seats in fabric "GTX"
Heated front seats
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Air Care Climatronic` (3-zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
Interior Ambient lighting with 30 colour options
Electric auxiliary air heater
Rain sensor
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 speakers with 140 watt output
6 speakers with 140 watt output
Navigation system "Discover Pro"
e-Sim card for online connectivity
ID. Light and Natural voice control
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof trim strip in Matte Black
Heated windscreen washer jets
Diversity antenna for FM reception
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 in
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Tool kit for tyre mobility set
Anti-theft wheel bolts
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Disc brakes in front
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Drum brakes in rear
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
3-point seat belts in front with seat belt pretensioners
Alarm with interior protection
Three rear head restraints
Proactive passenger protection system in combination with Front Assist
Driver alert system, fatigue detection
Lane Assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system