USA EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 Pure vs ID.4 Pro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) has a starting price of $44875, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $44875 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $26127 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 291 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 226 mi | 341 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 198 mi | 290 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 55 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 52 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.3 kWh/100 mi | 26.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.81 mi/kWh | 3.77 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 8.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) maxes out at 145 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 145 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 5.9 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 125 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 168 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 229 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Performance Score | 3.1 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) and Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 180.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 83 in | 83 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 72.9 in |
| Height | 64.3 in | 64.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 108.9 in |
Cargo and Towing
Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2200 lb).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4381 lb | 4601 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 30.3 ft3 | 30.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 64.2 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2200 lb | 2200 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 6.9 |
