Comparison

Subaru Solterra vs Volkswagen ID.4

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

Best range Volkswagen ID.4 227 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 35 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 1.5 vs 8.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Volkswagen ID.4
291 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $170/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
80 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Subaru Solterra Volkswagen ID.4
Trim used AWD Pro
MSRP (USD) $38,495 $45,095
Range 227 mi 291 mi
Efficiency 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 69 kWh 77 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 100 kW 210 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 35 min 28 min
Roadtrip score 55.3 77.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 65 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 170 $/mi 155 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 99 mph
Cargo 16 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 227 mi).
  • Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 35 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $170/mi).

Weighted verdict

Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

Subaru Solterra1.5 Volkswagen ID.48.5 100 kW35 min 210 kW28 min

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