Comparison
Rivian R1S vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $102,190 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 49 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 3.6 vs 6.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian R1S | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Dual Max (22in) | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $102,190 | $45,095 |
| Range | 410 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 142.3 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 496 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.4 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 249 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 125 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,716 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 49 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $249/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
Rivian R1S3.6 Volkswagen ID.46.4 496 kW49 min 210 kW28 min
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