ID4 vs Ioniq 5

As electric vehicles have become more popular, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Volkswagen ID.4 are two models that we often see people deciding between. These two electric SUVs have a lot in common, but also some differences in details along the way. 



Here’s how they break down: 

  

Price & Interior 

  

Of course, the price will vary for each car depending on when and where you buy it from, but the ID.4 has a lower MSRP than the IONIQ 5. 

  • Depending on the trim, the ID.4 ranges from $40,760 to $53,000. 

  • The IONIQ 5’s MSRP is anywhere from $43,175 to $54,875.  

  • That means, for the lowest trim, the ID.4 is a bit over $2,000 less, while the highest trim ID.4 isalmost butnot quite $2,000 less. 

  

Also, we should mention that if you’re considering an electric SUV, Carter Volkswagen has a frequently rotating inventory and prices that will change along with this. You can keep up to date with our stock and any deals or price changes on our site. 

  

From there, vehicle size and interior space is a huge consideration for the price — for everyone looking at a car, but especially for those in the market for an SUV, whose primary draw is their space. 

There are two main considerations here: cargo space and passenger space. 

  • When it comes to cargo space, the ID.4 is the winner regardless of seat configuration. With the rear seats down, it provides 64.2 cubic feet to the IONIQ 5’s 59.3 cubic feet. With the seats up, that cargo space goes down to 30.3 cubic feet for the ID.4 and 27.2 cubic feet for the IONIQ 5. 

  • For legroom, however, the IONIQ 5 just wins out — only by .6 inches in the front, but with an almost two-inch difference for the rear seats. That’s because the IONIQ 5 has 41.7 inches of front legroom compared to the ID.4’s 41.1 inches and, in the back, 39.4 inches of legroom to the ID.4’s 37.6 inches. 

  

Fuel Economy & Engine Specs 

  

Just like how space is a primary consideration for people interested in an SUV, of course, the fuel efficiency of an electric vehicle is a huge priority for anyone shopping for an EV. 

  

And like with the cargo space vs legroom swap, the ID.4 and IONIQ 5 trade off “wins” here. 

  

Measured with MPGe — AKA miles per gallon equivalent, used to measure efficiency in non-gas vehicles: 

 

As you can see, the IONIQ 5 is more fuel efficient in the city while the ID.4 is more efficient on the highway. 

  

Also worth mentioning here: If you’re less familiar with electric vehicles, it probably seems counterintuitive to see both vehicles get better mileage in the city than on the highway, contrary to traditional gas vehicles. This is because, unlike traditional vehicles which idle while braking, EVs’ electric motors simply stop and don’t waste energy idling, nor do they have to be constantly transitioning between less efficient engine RPMs due to acceleration and deceleration. EVs also almost always use regenerative braking that can return a portion of the charge to the vehicle. 

 

As for the power and acceleration you’re getting with each, once again we have a slight tradeoff. 

  

Depending on your selected trim level, you’re looking at the following: 

  • ID.4 has between 201 to 330 horsepower 

  • IONIQ 5 ranges anywhere from 168 to 320 horsepower 

While the top trims arepretty similar in power — even if the ID.4 beats the IONIQ 5 by just a bit —it’s the base trim ID.4 that really has the power advantage over its counterpart. 

  

On the other hand, the IONIQ 5’s base trim has about 30 more pound-feet of torque than the ID.4 base trim’s: 258 pound-feet for the IONIQ 5 vs 229 for the ID.4. If you’re looking beyond the base trim, however, this changes significantly.  

  • At higher trims, the IONIQ 5’s max torque remains at 258 unless engaging the dual motor all-wheel drive — exclusively available in these higher trims — in which case you’ll see a max torque of 446 pound-feet.  

  • The ID.4’s max torque at higher trims also sees a vast increase, up to 402. 

  

As for acceleration implications, this means you can go from zero to 60 in 7.6 seconds with the ID.4 and 7.4 seconds in the IONIQ 5, although that number can get all the way down into the five-second range with higher trims for the ID.4. 

 

EV Range Capacity 

 

Another big consideration for EVs is the battery life and range, as well as how fast they can charge. Both vehicles have ranges well above 200 miles.  

  • The IONIQ 5 comes with options for a 58-kWh battery, with a range around 220 miles, or a 77.4-kWh battery in higher trims that can increase the range to 266 miles when double motors are engaged or 303 miles for the single motor.  

  • The ID.4’s lowest standard trim has a 210-mile range, with higher trims and their 77-kWh battery improving the range to between 263 to 291, depending on all-wheel or rear-wheel drive usage.  

  

Also critical if you have plans to drive longer distances, both are compatible with DC fast-charging: 

  • Hyundai stating the IONIQ 5 can go from a 10% to 80% charge in just under 20 minutes — around 18, per Hyundai — using a DC fast charger.  

  • Per Volkswagen, the ID.4 has a similar speed, gaining about 89 miles for every 10 minutes of charging. This means for a baseline trim with a range of 210 miles, you’d be able can get to around 95% charge from 10% in 20 minutes.  

 

Obviously, the higher trims with a greater range would take a bit longer, between 25 to 30 minutes.  

  

Safety, Comfort & Infotainment Features  

  

Here, you’ll find many features from both to improve your enjoyment of the drive and all-around safety.  

Both include, for convenience and comfort, heated front seats and keyless proximity entry, plus similarly-sized touchscreens: 

  • The IONIQ 5’s is a 12.3-inch touchscreen while the ID.4 has two options depending on the trim, a 12-inch touchscreen or a 12.9-inch upgraded one.  

  • They both have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.  

  • The ID.4 has the added benefit of wireless charging, which the IONIQ 5 includes at higher trims.  

  

Both vehicles also have a backup camera, dimming rearview mirror, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear traffic and parking monitor.  

The IONIQ 5 then includes a collision avoidance assist feature among others in the Hyundai suite, while the ID.4 includes automated pedestrian detection emergency braking plus the myVW and VW Car-Net suite of safety and comfort features. These include remote climate control, charging station locator, plus a maintenance schedule reminder, maintenance history feature, and roadside assistance requests. Higher trims of the IONIQ 5 also include remote parking assist and a blind spot view monitor, among other features.  

  

Bottom Line  

  

There isn’t really a right answer between the two here, rather it comes down to what you’re personally looking for.  

 

You’ll get more space and horsepower for a less expensive vehicle with the ID.4, as well as a bit greater highway efficiency. On the other hand, the IONIQ 5 charges a bit faster, produces some more torque, and is more efficient in the city. And of course, the interiors and looks are in many ways a matter of personal taste.  

  

If you live in the Puget Sound area and are deciding between these and would like to see the ID.4 closer up, we at Carter Volkswagen would love to help you out at our Ballard location in Seattle. We’ve been serving our western Washington community for over 60 years and know how tricky the car-buying process can be; viewing your options in person with a guide who knows the ins and outs can be so helpful in relieving the stress of the process and helping clarify which vehicle is right for you.