Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| Ford Explorer | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years (differs) | 2024-now | 2021-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 42,500 | € 44,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 75/100 | – |
| Reliability (differs) | n/a | – |
| Efficiency (differs) | 73/100 | – |
| Practicality (differs) | 73/100 | – |
| Value retention (differs) | n/a | – |
| Specifications | ||
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 522 | 550 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4468 | 4584 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1871 | 1852 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1630 | 1634 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2090 | 2156 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 170 | 175 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1400 | 1200 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 450 | 543 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15.7 | 16.5 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Battery (kWh) | 77 | 77 |
| Power (hp) | 286 | 286 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 | 180 |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · EV Extended Range RWD (2024-, MEB)
Electric mid-size SUV on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. European-only model, production in Cologne (DE); technically related to the ID.4. Extended Range RWD manages around 522 km WLTP with a 77 kWh net battery and 286 hp. DC charging peaks around 170 kW.
Profile · 2024
Family SUV on the MEB platform. 550 km WLTP, 77 kWh, 286 hp; braked towing weight 1,200 kg. Infotainment was slow at launch, partly resolved with the 2024 software update. Owners report winter consumption 20-25% above WLTP (public forums, n≈21; not measured by us).
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