Comparison
Honda Prologue vs Volkswagen ID.4
EX FWD vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Honda Prologue 308 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Honda Prologue $39,900 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 28 min vs 34 min
5-yr energy Volkswagen ID.4 $5,100 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Honda Prologue
308 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Honda Prologue
$130/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 330 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Honda Prologue
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volkswagen ID.4
5.9 s vs 6.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Honda Prologue | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EX FWD | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,900 (better) | $45,095 |
| Range | 308 mi (better) | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 330 Wh/mi • 3.03 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 91 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 175 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 71.3 | 77.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 85 mi | 97 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 130 $/mi (better) | 155 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft (better) | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 2,205 lb (better) |
Pick the Honda Prologue if…
- You want the lower price: $39,900 vs $45,095 to start, $5,195 less.
- You haul gear: 24 vs 19 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,600 vs $5,100 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Honda Prologue. 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Honda Prologue vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Honda Prologue | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 330 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,750 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,100 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,550 | $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
| Honda Prologue | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 209 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 183 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 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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