2022 Kia Niro EV vs. 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Kia Niro EV 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 Kia Niro EV and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.

In comparing the 2022 Kia Niro EV's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Kia Niro EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2022 Kia Niro EV and 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Kia Niro EV's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Kia Niro EV is a better car than the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.

Pricing: A used 2022 Kia Niro EV ranges from $19,522 to $29,012 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 for both models, the 2022 Kia Niro EV loses 50 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 54.1 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Kia Niro EV retains 4.1 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 base engine of both the 2022 Kia Niro EV and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 makes 201 horsepower. The Niro EV is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 239 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 Kia Niro EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Niro EV is 59 hours (120V), while the charge time for the ID.4 is 7.5 hours (240V).

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

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