Comparison
Tesla Model S vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model S 410 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $86,630 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 31 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 6.7 vs 3.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
92.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Tesla Model S | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Model S | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $86,630 | $45,095 |
| Range | 410 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 31 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 88.7 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 120 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 211 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model S 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 31 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $211/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (6.7 vs 3.3).
Tesla Model S6.7 Volkswagen ID.43.3 250 kW31 min 210 kW28 min
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