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2026 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

Pro AWD vs Pro RWD

AWD adds $3,900. Costs $65 more a year in electricity.

$4,290more over 6 years

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Pro RWDPro AWDPriceRWD$45,095AWD$48,995Electricity a yearRWD$608AWD$673Total over 6 yearsRWD$48,740AWD$53,030
Blue: Pro RWD. Orange: Pro AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2026 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Pro RWD
Pro AWD
$45,095
$48,995
$3,90029.8 kWh/100 mi
33.0 kWh/100 mi
$608
$673
$4,2900 lb
Pro S RWD
Pro S AWD
$50,195
$54,095
$3,90029.8 kWh/100 mi
33.0 kWh/100 mi
$608
$673
$4,2900 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked