Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Volkswagen ID.4
RWD vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Acura ZDX 313 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $45,095 vs $64,500
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 28 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Volkswagen ID.4 $5,700 vs $4,600
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Acura ZDX
313 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $45,095 (better) |
| Range | 313 mi (better) | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 190 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 75 | 77.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi | 97 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 155 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft (better) | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb (better) | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You haul gear: 29 vs 19 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 3,501 lb vs 2,205 lb.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want the lower price: $45,095 vs $64,500 to start, $19,405 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,600 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $9,550 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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