Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Volvo XC40 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volvo XC40 Recharge 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge.
In comparing the Volkswagen ID.4's and the Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen ID.4's and the Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen ID.4 is a better car than the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Pricing: For a new model, the Volkswagen ID.4's price is between $36,445 and $55,868, with the Volvo XC40 Recharge priced between $56,634 and $62,773.
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 Volvo XC40 Recharge loses 56.7 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen ID.4 retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen ID.4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge base engine makes 248 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear shoulder 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,445 - $55,868
Starting MSRP:
$39,735
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,634 - $62,773
Starting MSRP:
$52,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
106
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,321
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$57,511
Price Range:
$49,311 - $61,038
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
59
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,423
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Volkswagen ID.4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC40 Recharge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
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27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Volvo XC40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
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19 out of / 44Ranking
19 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
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25 out of / 44Ranking
25 out of / 27Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
38 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels
Pro, Pro S, S, Standard
Volvo XC40 Recharge Trim Levels
Core, Plus, Twin Core, Twin Plus, Twin Ultimate, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
229 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp
Torque:
310 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
209 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
62 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
6.25 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
118 / 95 / 106
Range (city/hwy):
293 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4308 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
64.5 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4595 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Gray
Pure Gray
Silver
Silver Mist Metallic
White
Pure White
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Blue
Fjord Blue Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Nutmeg / Stone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Charcoal Fusion
