2021 Volkswagen ID.4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.3s
- Pro RWD, 201 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 138 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 84 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro RWD | Electric | 201 hp | 229 lb-ft | 4,559 lb | 88 | 22.7 | 8.3 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $39,995 |
| 1st Edition RWD | Electric | 201 hp | 229 lb-ft | 4,665 lb | 86 | 23.2 | 8.5 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $43,995 |
| Pro S RWD | Electric | 201 hp | 229 lb-ft | 4,665 lb | 86 | 23.2 | 8.5 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $44,495 |
| Pro AWD | Electric | 295 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $43,675 |
| Pro S AWD | Electric | 295 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 3 | 201 hp | Pro RWD | $39,995 | Base | $695 | Base |
| Electric | 2 | 295 hp | Pro AWD | $43,675 | +$3,680 | N/A | N/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.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 5 | Pro RWD | $39,995 | 8.3 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.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | Standard Range RWD | 271 hp | 129 MPGe | $39,990 | N/A |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Select RWD | 266 hp | 100 MPGe | $42,895 | 6.4 s |
ID.4 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Tesla Model Y: 4.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Tesla Model Y.
| Measure | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Pro RWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 8.3 s | 3.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 455 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,559 lb | 4,416 lb |
| hp per ton | 88 | 206 |
| lb per hp | 22.7 | 9.7 |
| 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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree