Comparison
Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model Y 320 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $59,900 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 33 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 5.5 vs 4.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,900 | $45,095 |
| Range | 320 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 79 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 331 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.6 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 89 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 187 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 125 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 30 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $187/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Tesla Model Y5.5 Volkswagen ID.44.5 331 kW33 min 210 kW28 min
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