Comparison
Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Premium RWD vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,490 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 28 min vs 36 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $3,850 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $155/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model 3
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model 3
4.9 s vs 5.9 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium RWD | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,490 (better) | $45,095 |
| Range | 363 mi (better) | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 82 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 208 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 36 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 (better) | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 96 mi | 97 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 117 $/mi (better) | 155 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s (better) | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 21 cu ft (better) | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,205 lb | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You drive long days: 363 vs 291 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,600 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 5.9 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 36 minutes.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,850 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $3,850 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,000 | $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
| Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 247 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 216 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | NACS | 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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