Volkswagen ID.4 Crossover (2020)
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Product Overview
The ID.4 is Volkswagen's first fully-electric vehicle. A compact crossover, the ID.4 offers generous interior space, thanks to the improved packaging as a result of electrification. With a drag coefficient of 0.28, the ID.4 offers three power levels optimized for efficiency.
Further, the ID.4 offers a cargo capacity from 543 to 1575 liters. Inside, most physical buttons are replaced by two digital displays.
Unlike the ID.3, which targets the European market, the ID.4 is a global car.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 50% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Up to extraordinary 522km electric range
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Can't even reach 200km/h
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- BEV nonsense
What external reviewers found***
External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent range
- Excellent handling
- Excellent infotainment
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Unreliable customer service
- Lack of tactility
- Lack of regenerative one-pedal driving
- Not quite as agile as standard ID 4s
- Not as fast as rivals
- Expensive for what it offers
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Specifications
ID.4 GTX | ID.4 Pro | ID.4 Pure | ID.4 Pure Performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 543 L / 19.2 cu-ft ~ 1575 L / 55.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 601 kg / 1325 lbs | 611 kg / 1347 lbs | 589 kg / 1299 lbs | 580 kg / 1279 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 358 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Drum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offroad | Approach Angle | 17.5 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offroad | Breakover Angle | 17.1 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offroad | Climb Angle | 20.6 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offroad | Departure Angle | 21.2 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | Front wheel tires: 235/50 R20, 235/45 R21 Rear wheel tires: 255/45 R20, 255/40 R21 | Front wheel tires: 235/55 R19, 235/50 R20, 235/45 R21 Rear wheel tires: 255/50 R19, 255/45 R20, 255/40 R21 | 235/60 R18 | 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.6 m / 38.0 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Battery | Capacity | 82.0 kWh (gross) | 77.0 kWh (net) | 82.0 kWh (gross) | 77.0 kWh (net) | 55.0 kWh (gross) | 52.0 kWh (net) | 55.0 kWh (gross) | 52.0 kWh (net) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Battery | Type | Lithium-ion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door battery-electric SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ground Clearance | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1637 mm / 64.4 in | 1631 mm / 64.2 in | 1640 mm / 64.6 in | 1640 mm / 64.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4582 mm / 180.4 in | 4584 mm / 180.5 in | 4584 mm / 180.5 in | 4584 mm / 180.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1852 mm / 72.9 in | 1852 mm / 72.9 in | 1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2108 mm / 83.0 in (mirror unfolded) | 1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2108 mm / 83.0 in (mirror unfolded) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1587.0 mm / 62.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1562.0 mm / 61.5 in | 1567.0 mm / 61.7 in | 1562.0 mm / 61.5 in | 1562.0 mm / 61.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 2149.0 kg / 4737.7 lbs | 2049.0 kg / 4517.3 lbs | 1891.0 kg / 4168.9 lbs | 1890.0 kg / 4166.7 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 20, 8.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 20, 9J x 21 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19, 8J x 20, 8.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 8J x 19, 9J x 20, 9J x 21 | 8J x 18 | 8J x 18, 8J x 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2769 mm / 109.0 in | 2771 mm / 109.1 in | 2771 mm / 109.1 in | 2770 mm / 109.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 6.2 sec | 8.5 sec | 10.9 sec | 9.0 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 sec | 8.1 sec | 10.4 sec | 8.6 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coefficient Of Drag | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electric Range | 482.0 km / 299.5 mi | 522.0 km / 324.4 mi | 345.0 km / 214.4 mi | 345.0 km / 214.4 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph | 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph | 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Rear-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 204 hp / 152.1 kW | 204 hp / 152.1 kW | 149 hp / 111.1 kW | 170 hp / 126.8 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 460 Nm (310 Nm rear + 162 Nm front) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 1-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debut | 2020-09-23 |
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 69%Volkswagen claims the ID 4's interior is as roomy as the larger Touareg's. It is certainly spacious up front, with ample head and shoulder room giving it a feeling of a much larger car. The rear seat is set unusually high due to the packaging of the battery, so although it offers a good amount of leg room, it is rather restricted on head room.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Impressive range
- Decent handling
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of tactility
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 70%VW has retuned the ID 4’s suspension for the GTX. Among the changes are unique spring and damper rates and a 15mm reduction in ride height. The standard wheels are 20in, but the early-production example we’re driving runs on an optional 21in set. Claimed energy consumption of 3.8kWh per mile provides the GTX with a competitive range of 298 miles from its 77kWh battery.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful electric motors
- Comfortable ride
- Excellent handling
Cons
- Not quite as agile as standard ID 4s
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 49%The Volkswagen ID.4 is a good, but not class-leading, all-electric family car. There are seven trims available, with the original entry-level City version replaced with the Life model, and Business and Tech levels now discontinued. It goes up against the accomplished Ford Mustang Mach-E and supremely talented Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Good range
Cons
- Not class-leading
- Touch-sensitive controls can be frustrating to use
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 67%VW's all-electric ID sub-brand continues to grow at pace, with this new ID.4 SUV joining the line-up. It's the second ID model following the ID.3 hatchback, but this full SUV offers fresh appeal and even more style. Starting from £37,800 in 1st Edition trim (the only specification available so far) after the £3,000 UK plug-in car grant.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Good range
Cons
- Not as fast as rivals
- No regenerative braking
autoexpress[5]
Reviewer score 59%Volkswagen's world-famous GTI badge turned 45 this year. Now VW is embarking on a new era – an era for the electric generation. All future Volkswagen EVs will feature the ID. badge. The ID.4 GTX offers adequate (if not spellbinding) performance, as well as decent-enough body control. The cabin is roomy too, while quality takes a jump in the right direction thanks to new fabrics on the dashboard.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Not as agile as a Mach-E
carwow[6]
Reviewer score 71%The Volkswagen ID4 looks a little like sci-fi films in the ‘80s predicted cars today would look like. It's similar in dimensions to the Volkswagen Tiguan but takes on a much more rounded design. The ID4 will be available with a 77kWh battery linked up to a 204hp electric motor, good for 310Nm of torque. This setup drives the rear wheels and can shift the ID4 from 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds. It'll do a claimed 310 miles between charges, and supports 125kW fast charging.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic range
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- Only available in 1st Edition trim
cnet[7]
Reviewer score 81%Infotainment experience in the ID 4 is clean and simple, showing some serious iOS influence. Most of the car's controls rely on capacitive touch. That panoramic roof provides good headroom, front and rear. All that's included on even the base edition, called Pro, starts at $41,190.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, modern design
- Excellent range
- Excellent infotainment
Cons
- No EPA-rated range
pcmag[8]
Reviewer score 60%The VW ID.4 is a pleasant ride with reliable handling. The interface takes some getting used to with no physical controls available. Electrify America plans to double the number of EV fast charging stations in the US. The EPA claims a 250-mile range in combined driving; on our roadtrip we achieved about 190 miles.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Reliable handling
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Lack of regenerative one-pedal driving
- Unreliable customer service
tomsguide[9]
Reviewer score 59%The 1st Edition ID.4's low center of gravity gave it a slightly sporty feel. But only slightly. Body roll was kept in check by the heft of the battery pack under the passenger compartment. Volkswagen's IQ.Drive driver assistance features are standard and include adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent acceleration
Cons
- Limited range
- No one-pedal driving
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References
- ^ Volkswagen ID 4 1st Max 2021 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/id-4/first-drives/volkswagen-id-4-1st-max-2021-review. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ Volkswagen ID 4 GTX 2021 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/id-4/first-drives/volkswagen-id-4-gtx-2021-review. 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ New Volkswagen ID.4 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id4. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ New Volkswagen ID.4 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id4/353112/new-volkswagen-id4-2021-review. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ New Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 2021 review . [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id4/355297/new-volkswagen-id4-gtx-2021-review. 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ Volkswagen ID.4 Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/id4. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 review: Hitting the EV sweet spot. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-volkswagen-id-4-review/. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
- ^ 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/2021-volkswagen-id4. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 review: The electric car for the rest of us. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/2021-volkswagen-id-4-electric-car. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
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