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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.3s

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ID.4: 8.3 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Volkswagen ID.4: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Pro RWDElectric201 hp229 lb-ft4,559 lb8822.78.3 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$39,995
1st Edition RWDElectric201 hp229 lb-ft4,665 lb8623.28.5 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$43,995
Pro S RWDElectric201 hp229 lb-ft4,665 lb8623.28.5 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$44,495
Pro AWDElectric295 hpN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedAWD$43,675
Pro S AWDElectric295 hpN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedAWD$48,175

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric3201 hpPro RWD$39,995Base$695Base
Electric2295 hpPro AWD$43,675+$3,680N/AN/A

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed5Pro RWD$39,9958.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Pro RWD: 201 hp, 99 MPGe, $39,995. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Tesla Model YStandard Range RWD271 hp129 MPGe$39,990N/A
Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD266 hp100 MPGe$42,8956.4 s

ID.4 by year

4.0 s5.0 s6.0 s7.0 s8.0 s9.0 s202120222023202420252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Tesla Model Y: 4.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Tesla Model Y.

2021 Volkswagen ID.48.3 s2021 Tesla Model Y3.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Tesla Model Y
Measure2021 Volkswagen ID.42021 Tesla Model Y
TrimPro RWDPerformance AWD
0-608.3 s3.5 s
BasisEstimateTested
Horsepower201 hp455 hp
Curb weight4,559 lb4,416 lb
hp per ton88206
lb per hp22.79.7
MSRP$39,995$63,990

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked