Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electric

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

When we compare the Volkswagen ID.4's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen ID.4's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 ranges from $22,500 to $31,999 while a used 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric is priced between $16,784 to $25,741.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen ID.4 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 49 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Electric retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen ID.4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen ID.4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric base engine makes 134 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 IONIQ Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 170 miles.This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen ID.4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the ID.4 is 8 hours (240V), while the charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen ID.4, a electric SUV, 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 Hyundai IONIQ Electric, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen ID.4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.