Comparison

Lexus RZ vs Volkswagen ID.4

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Lexus RZ
Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) $43,175
VS
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro $45,095
Volkswagen ID.4
Best range Volkswagen ID.4 284 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $43,175 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 38 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 2.7 vs 7.3

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Volkswagen ID.4
291 mi vs 284 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$152/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
281 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
80 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Lexus RZ Volkswagen ID.4
Trim used 300e (18 inch wheels) Pro
MSRP (USD) $43,175 $45,095
Range 284 mi 291 mi
Efficiency 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64 kWh 77 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 210 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 28 min
Roadtrip score 58.4 77.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 63 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 152 $/mi 155 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 99 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 19 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if you want the longer rated range (291 mi vs 284 mi).
  • Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 38 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Lexus RZ looks better ($152/mi vs $155/mi).

Weighted verdict

Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).

Lexus RZ2.7 Volkswagen ID.47.3 150 kW38 min 210 kW28 min

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