2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.

When comparing the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 ranges from $20,244 to $40,551 while a used 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is priced between $19,995 to $28,808.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 59.1 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 62 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 base engine makes 201 horsepower. The IONIQ 5 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 220 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.