Comparison
Subaru Solterra vs Volkswagen ID.4
Premium vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Volkswagen ID.4 291 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $45,095
Faster charging Tie 28 min each
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,350 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Volkswagen ID.4
291 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Tie
28 min each
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
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 | Subaru Solterra | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $38,495 (better) | $45,095 |
| Range | 288 mi | 291 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 70.5 kWh | 77 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 175 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 76.5 | 77.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 97 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi (better) | 155 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 19 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb (better) |
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $45,095 to start, $6,600 less.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- Slight edge on range: 291 vs 288 miles of rated range.
- Slight edge on cargo space: 19 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Solterra vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Subaru Solterra | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 280 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,950 | $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
| Subaru Solterra | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 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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