Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) for as low as , while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) begins at €21499.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Years of Production 2021-2025 2021-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €44990 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €21499
GCC Score 6.8 5.4

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023).

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Range (EPA) 393 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 455 km 361 km
Range (GCC) 382 km 305 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 60 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 57.5 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km 17 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.64 km/kWh 5.87 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.6 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 4.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 109 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 146 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 220 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.9 s 10.9 s
Top Speed 217 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 4.9 2.6

Dimensions

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023).

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Length 4751 mm 4584 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm 2108 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1921 mm 1852 mm
Height 1624 mm 1642 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm 2765 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025), but the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023).

Property Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1992 kg 1891 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 854 l 543 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2041 l 1575 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 6.9
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