2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs. 2022 Volkswagen ID.4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2022 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 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.
When we compare the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4'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 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better car than the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.
Pricing: A used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 ranges from $22,500 to $31,999 while a used 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is priced between $26,495 to $44,381.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 both lose 54.1 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 makes 201 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 ID.4 is rated to deliver an average of 116 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 280 miles. This gives the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 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 ID.4 is 7.5 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen ID.4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,420 - $50,273
Starting MSRP:
$41,230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,845
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$33,500 - $43,895
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:
404
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,295
# Good or Great Deals:
217
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,208
Price Range:
$26,495 - $44,381
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$32,357
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$25,298 - $38,326
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
102
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,664
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Volkswagen ID.4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 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 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:
10.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
9.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
9.1 - 10.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 6.2
Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
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27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
11 out of / 44Ranking
19 out of / 44Ranking
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27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Available 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 Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels
Pro, Pro S
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:
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
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:
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
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:
201 hp
Torque:
229 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 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:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
116 / 98 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
280 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7.5 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:
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:
Standard
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
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:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
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:
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:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 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:
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:
4568 lbs
Width:
72.9 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray
Silver
Scale Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray
Silver
Scale Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black