2022 Polestar 2 vs. 2022 Volkswagen ID.4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Polestar 2 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 Polestar 2 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.
In comparing the 2022 Polestar 2's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Polestar 2 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Polestar 2's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better car than the 2022 Polestar 2.
Pricing: A used 2022 Polestar 2 ranges from $27,000 to $44,820 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 Polestar 2 loses 62.9 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 54.1 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 retains 8.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Polestar 2.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Polestar 2’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 base engine makes 201 horsepower. The 2 is rated to deliver an average of 113 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 270 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 2022 Polestar 2. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the 2 is 8 hours (240V), while the charge time for the ID.4 is 7.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2022 Polestar 2, a electric midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2022 Polestar 2 and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$49,430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$45,900 - $55,400
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:
$33,800
Price Range:
$27,000 - $44,820
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$40,097
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$33,800 - $49,392
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
155
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28,271
# Good or Great Deals:
78
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
Polestar 2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.6 / 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 2022 Polestar 2
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:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
21.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
1.1 - 548.2
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
Polestar 2 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
17 out of / 26Volkswagen 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
20 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2022 Polestar 2 Trim Levels
Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor
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:
4 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
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
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:
231 hp
Torque:
243 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
113 / 100 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
78 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
38.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 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:
4396 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Void
Blue
Midnight
Gray
Magnesium / Moon / Thunder
White
Snow
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Moonstone Gray
White
Glacier White Metallic
Silver
Scale Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Barley
Black
Charcoal Embossed Textile / Charcoal WeaveTech
Gray
Slate WeaveTech / Zinc Embossed Textile
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Not available