Volkswagen ID.3 Volkswagen ID.4

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21 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Volkswagen ID.3 Volkswagen ID.4
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 38,990 € 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) 76/100
Reliability (differs) 64/100
Efficiency (differs) 75/100
Value retention (differs) n/a
Practicality (differs) 64/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 426 550
Battery (kWh) (differs) 58 77
Power (hp) (differs) 204 286
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 6.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 160 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4261 4584
Width (mm) (differs) 1809 1852
Height (mm) (differs) 1564 1634
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1815 2156
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 120 175
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 385 543
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.6 16.5
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + VW battery warranty terms (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + owner reviews (n≈18) + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, n≈18) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the price changes on MEB EVs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Practicality: boot 385 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + no braked towing weight manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Pro facelift (2024)

Volkswagen ID.3

Electric compact five-door on the MEB platform, facelifted in 2023-2024 with new interior material and revised software. Pro version: 58 kWh net, 426 km WLTP, 204 hp, 120 kW DC charging. Boot 385 litres, no braked tow bar. WLTP consumption 15.6 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

Profile · 2024

Volkswagen ID.4

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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