Volvo EC40 vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Volvo EC40 leads on range (EPA). The Volkswagen ID.4 leads on cargo space and power.
SUV
2026 Volvo EC40
1 of 10 versions
No US price yet
67/100#50 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
69/100#42 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EC40Volvo EC40ID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+7 mi· 2%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.5 cu ft· 32%
- Power- best on this row+22 kW· 12%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Volvo EC40 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Single Motor Extended Range | version: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| 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 | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Single Motor Extended Range | 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: Single Motor Extended Range | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Volvo EC40 if
Score by category
out of 100
Volvo EC40Volkswagen ID.4
Range
8378Charging
4947Performance
5683Practicality
5977
How much is each in the US?
Volvo EC40
No US price yet
- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volvo EC40EC40
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Volvo EC40
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 7 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Volvo EC40
- Volkswagen ID.4
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Volvo EC40
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Volvo EC40
- 7.3 sversion: Single Motor Extended Range
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 5.3 sversion not named
Where next
Compare with others
Volvo EC40 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
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