Comparison
Nissan Ariya vs Volkswagen ID.4
EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
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Editorial notesBoth start near $45,000 and rate almost the same range (289 miles for the Ariya Evolve FWD, 291 for the ID.4 Pro). The Ariya was discontinued in September 2025, while the 2026 ID.4 is listed as its final model year.
Nissan Ariya is best for
- Shoppers hunting a leftover Ariya who want AWD at $48,370 with 272 miles.
- Buyers who want a 63 kWh FWD at $39,770 and can live with 216 miles.
- Drivers who want a 178 kW peak on the FWD, against 175 kW for the ID.4.
Volkswagen ID.4 is best for
- Families who need cargo room, 19 cu ft against 17.
- Buyers who want a 28-minute 10-80% stop, 7 minutes faster than the Ariya.
- Anyone towing, with the ID.4 rated at 2,205 lb against 1,653 lb.
Neither car is a long-term bet. Nissan has stopped building the Ariya, so any you buy is new-old-stock, and the service and resale picture is less certain than for a car still in production. The ID.4 is also in its last year, but it has the faster charge, more cargo and a higher tow rating on the data.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,370 (better) | $45,095 |
| Range | 289 mi | 291 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 87 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 178 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 65.5 | 77.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 97 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 154 $/mi (better) | 155 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 5.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 19 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb (better) |
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- Slight edge on price: $44,370 vs $45,095 to start, $725 less.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,600 vs $5,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.9 vs 7.4 seconds.
Availability: Nissan Ariya 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: Nissan Ariya vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Nissan Ariya | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,900 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,300 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,000 | $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
| Nissan Ariya | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 197 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 172 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.