Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Tesla Model Y leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Volkswagen ID.4 leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
69/100#42 of 80 · Everyday
Volkswagen ID.4 is cheaper by $3,895
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Model YTesla Model YID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+30 mi· 10%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 29%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.4 cu ft· 60%
- Power- best on this row+4 kW· 2%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model Y | 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 |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version not named |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Tesla Model Y if
Score by category
out of 100
Tesla Model YVolkswagen ID.4
Range
8978Charging
4647Performance
7483Practicality
8977
How much is each in the US?
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.gov- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 30 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Tesla Model Y
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Tesla Model Y
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- $3,895
Where next
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Tesla Model Y vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 44 sources
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