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2021 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Toyota RAV4 and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

When comparing the 2021 Toyota RAV4's and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota RAV4's and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $22,244 to $32,499 while a used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is priced between $22,500 to $31,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 54.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota RAV4 retains 25.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Toyota RAV4’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 base engine makes 201 horsepower. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The ID.4 is rated to deliver an average of 104 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 250 miles.This gives the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 the advantage in maximum range. The RAV4 uses regular unleaded, and the ID.4 uses electricity.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Toyota RAV4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Toyota RAV4 and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$26,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$25,515

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,700 - $27,890

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$39,995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)

$41,445

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)

$39,995 - $42,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,833

Price Range:

$22,244 - $32,499

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,444

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,734 - $27,641

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,782

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

47,825

# Good or Great Deals:

240

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,715

Price Range:

$22,500 - $31,999

Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)

$29,214

Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)

$26,715 - $31,713

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

127

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

34,093

# Good or Great Deals:

53

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Volkswagen ID.4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

7.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

6.9 - 10.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 13.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

10.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)

9.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)

9.1 - 10.3

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings

Best Electric SUVs for Tall People

5 / 44

Safest Electric SUVs

7 / 44

Most Affordable Electric SUVs

7 / 44

Electric SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 44

Most Comfortable Electric SUVs

9 / 44

Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 44

Longest Range Electric SUVs

19 / 44

Best Electric SUVs for Towing

20 / 44

Electric SUVs with the Most Legroom

27 / 44

Electric SUVs with the Most Horsepower

29 / 44

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

2021 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels

1st Edition, Pro, Pro S

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

201 hp

Torque:

228 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.044 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 35 / 30

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

406 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity :

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

104 / 89 / 97

Range (city/hwy):

250 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

82 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

8 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

37.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

30.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

64.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

130.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3370 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4517 lbs

Width:

72.9 inches

Height:

64.4 inches

Length:

180.5 inches

Wheelbase:

108.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blue Flame

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Super White

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Not available

Gray

Moonstone Gray

Red

Not available

Silver

Scale Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Nutmeg

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

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