2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs. 2022 Tesla Model Y
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2022 Tesla Model Y 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 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
In comparing the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's and the 2022 Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's and the 2022 Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Tesla Model Y is a better car than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Pricing: A used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 ranges from $17,443 to $25,887 while a used 2022 Tesla Model Y is priced between $24,702 to $33,769.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 62 percent of its value and the 2022 Tesla Model Y loses 60.8 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Tesla Model Y retains 1.1 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 Volkswagen ID.4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the 2022 Tesla Model Y base engine makes 346 horsepower. 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. The Model Y is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 330 miles. This gives the 2022 Tesla Model Y the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the ID.4 is 8 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Model Y is 10 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2022 Tesla Model Y have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
41445
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39995 - 42895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
65990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
59663
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49900 - 69900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21985
Price Range:
17443 - 25887
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
24480
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
21985 - 26974
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
264
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36950
# Good or Great Deals:
170
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29217
Price Range:
24702 - 33769
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
31113
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
28734 - 37714
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
578
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47340
# Good or Great Deals:
152
Volkswagen ID.4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Tesla Model Y
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:
12.54618453046413
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
13.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
12.5 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
497.25128049348865
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 497.3
Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 59Ranking
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18 out of / 65Ranking
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30 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Ranking
50 out of / 65Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
33 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels
1st Edition, Pro, Pro S
2022 Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
346 hp
Torque:
389 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
104 / 89 / 97
Range (city/hwy):
250 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
127 / 117 / 122
Range (city/hwy):
330 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
75 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4416 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
187.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray
Silver
Scale Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Gray
Not available
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
