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Description:
I’m in the rare position to test two versions of the new Volkswagen ID.5 (model year 2026) back-to-back:
👉 ID.5 Pro (RWD)
👉 ID.5 GTX (AWD)
Both cars were driven on the exact same long-distance route, charged multiple times, and tested in real conditions including rain, temperature differences, and different wheel sizes.
In this video, I compare:
✔️ Real-world long-distance speed
✔️ Charging times and charging curves
✔️ Consumption differences
✔️ Battery sizes: 77 kWh vs 79 kWh
✔️ Effect of rain, temperature & wheel sizes
✔️ Why the GTX charges faster—but isn’t that much faster overall
✔️ Which version is better for long road trips
This is one of the most detailed ID.5 comparisons you’ll find. Enjoy!
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00:00 Intro
00:27 Sponsor: Tronity
01:00 Differences between the two test cars
01:22 Tires: 21" summer vs 19" winter
01:46 Why perfect comparison is impossible
02:03 GTX consumption expectations
02:14 Battery size & charging differences
02:27 Test conditions and temperatures
03:30 Consumption comparison
03:44 Charging stops & route details
04:02 Highway detour explanation
04:33 Energy charged & battery percentage difference
05:01 Charging curves: GTX vs Pro
05:36 Charging times difference
05:53 Why the Pro was almost as fast
06:26 Real-world long-distance strategy
07:03 GTX should still be slightly faster
07:42 Wheels, weather & configuration influence
08:11 Final conclusion
08:23 Instagram & support links
08:34 Behind the Battery
08:38 Outro
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