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 availableRange 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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