2022 Tesla Model Y vs. 2022 Volkswagen ID.4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Tesla Model Y 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 Tesla Model Y and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.
When comparing the 2022 Tesla Model Y's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Tesla Model Y's and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Tesla Model Y is a better car than the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.
Pricing: A used 2022 Tesla Model Y ranges from $30,382 to $46,394 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 Tesla Model Y loses 53.4 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 54.1 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Tesla Model Y retains 0.8 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 Tesla Model Y’s base engine makes 346 horsepower, and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 base engine makes 201 horsepower. 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. 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 Tesla Model Y the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Model Y is 10 hours (240V), while the charge time for the ID.4 is 7.5 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2022 Tesla Model Y 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:
$65,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$61,290
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$52,700 - $69,900
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:
$37,597
Price Range:
$30,382 - $46,394
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$40,550
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$36,968 - $44,822
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
770
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,019
# Good or Great Deals:
392
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:
125
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25,867
# Good or Great Deals:
56
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 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 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:
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:
651.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 651.8
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
Tesla Model Y Rankings
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11 out of / 27Ranking
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14 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 44Ranking
21 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
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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
2022 Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Long Range, Performance
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels
Pro, Pro S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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:
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:
346 hp
Torque:
389 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 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:
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)
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
4416 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
187.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 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 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Scale Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
