Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Volkswagen ID.4

Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq6 $42,800 vs $45,095
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,000 vs $4,600

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volkswagen ID.4
5.9 s vs 7.2 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq6 and Volkswagen ID.4
Spec Hyundai Ioniq6 Volkswagen ID.4
Trim used Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) Pro
MSRP (USD) $42,800 (better) $45,095
Range 342 mi (better) 291 mi
Efficiency 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 77 kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 233 kW (better) 175 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 18 min (better) 28 min
Roadtrip score 89.2 (better) 77.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 166 mi (better) 97 mi
USD per mile of range 125 $/mi (better) 155 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.2 s 5.9 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph (better) 99 mph
Cargo 14 cu ft 19 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 3,307 lb (better) 2,205 lb

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…

  • You drive long days: 342 vs 291 miles of rated range.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 28 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,600 in energy over 5 years.
  • You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 2,205 lb.

Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…

  • You haul gear: 19 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.9 vs 7.2 seconds.

Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 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: Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Volkswagen ID.4

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq6Volkswagen ID.4
Efficiency260 Wh/mi298 Wh/mi
All home charging$2,950$3,400
80% home, 20% public DC$4,000$4,600
All public DC fast charging$8,300$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

Hyundai Ioniq6Volkswagen ID.4
First leg (90% to 10%)233 mi198 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop203 mi173 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 35 minabout 55 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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