Subaru Trailseeker vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 leads on range (EPA) and efficiency. The Subaru Trailseeker leads on cargo space.
SUV
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
69/100#43 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
69/100#42 of 80 · Everyday
Subaru Trailseeker is cheaper by $5,100
Who's ahead - and by how much?
TrailseekerSubaru TrailseekerID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+17 mi· 6%
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.5 cu ft· 66%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
- Torque- best on this row+7 lb-ft· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Subaru Trailseeker | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Subaru Trailseeker AWD | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Touring Leather | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Touring Leather | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | version: Touring Leather | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | version: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Drive | version: Trailseeker AWD | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Touring Leather | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Subaru Trailseeker if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if
Score by category
out of 100
Subaru TrailseekerVolkswagen ID.4
Range
7678Charging
4347Performance
9383Practicality
8977
How much is each in the US?
Subaru Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 17 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
- Volkswagen ID.4
Fast-charge peak
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
- Volkswagen ID.4
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 5.3 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- $5,100
Where next
Compare with others
Subaru Trailseeker vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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