USA EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.5 Pure vs ID.4 Pure

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6 6

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Range (WLTP) 230 mi 226 mi
Range (GCC) 200 mi 198 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26 kWh/100 mi 26.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.85 mi/kWh 3.81 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.5 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 145 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 145 kW 145 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.9 5.9

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 8.7 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.2 3.1

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) and Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volkswagen ID.5 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Length 181.1 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 64.3 in
Wheelbase 109.1 in 109.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats 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.5 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4334 lb 4381 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 19.2 ft3 30.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 55.6 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
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