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

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Years of Production 2021-2023 2021-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.3 5.5

Range and Efficiency

The two vehicles are identical in terms of range, battery pack capacity, and energy efficiency.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Range (WLTP) 224 mi 224 mi
Range (GCC) 190 mi 190 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.65 mi/kWh 3.65 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.3 4.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 109 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 146 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 162 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 10.6 s 8.7 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 2.6 3.2

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) and Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
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 64.6 in 64.6 in
Wheelbase 108.9 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 Pure Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4169 lb 4169 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 6.8 6.8
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