Comparison
Nissan Leaf vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Nissan Leaf 303 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 40 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 4.5 vs 5.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
80 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Nissan Leaf | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | SV | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $29,990 | $45,095 |
| Range | 303 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 75 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| DC max | 100 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 61.8 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 71 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 99 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 15 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,150 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Leaf if you want the longer rated range (303 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $155/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Nissan Leaf4.5 Volkswagen ID.45.5 100 kW40 min 210 kW28 min
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