Comparison
Porsche Macan vs Volkswagen ID.4
Electric vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Porsche Macan 309 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $45,095 vs $80,300
Faster charging Porsche Macan 21 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Volkswagen ID.4 $5,350 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Porsche Macan
309 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $260/mi
Charging winner
Porsche Macan
21 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 346 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Porsche Macan
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Porsche Macan
5.4 s vs 5.9 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Porsche Macan | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $80,300 | $45,095 (better) |
| Range | 309 mi (better) | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 346 Wh/mi • 2.89 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 85.2 (better) | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 137 mi (better) | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 260 $/mi | 155 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.4 s (better) | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 137 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb (better) | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Porsche Macan if…
- You tow: rated for 4,409 lb vs 2,205 lb.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want the lower price: $45,095 vs $80,300 to start, $35,205 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,600 vs $5,350 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Porsche Macan vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Porsche Macan | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 346 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,900 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,050 | $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
| Porsche Macan | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 210 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 184 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 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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