Acura RDX vs Volkswagen ID.4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$20
- RDX: 0.6 s quicker to 60, 0.9 in more front legroom.
- ID.4: $1,062 a year less on energy, 10 hp more.
- ID.4 wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | RDX | ID.4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,550 | $46,570 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 282 hp | ID.4 |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 402 lb-ft | ID.4 |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 113 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | $608 | ID.4 |
| EV range | N/A | 291 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 29.5 cu ft | 64.2 cu ft | ID.4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.5 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft | ID.4 |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 41.1 in | RDX |
| Length | 187.4 in | 180.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,014 lb | 4,799 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in to 8.2 in | 6.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s estimate | 6.6 s estimate | RDX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RDX SH-AWD $45,100 | ID.4 Pro RWD $45,095 | $5 |
| ID.4 Pro RWD $45,095 | RDX SH-AWD $45,100 | $5 |
Cost to run
ID.4 costs $6,352 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RDX | ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,550 | $46,570 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $608 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $3,645 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,567 | $50,215 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: ID.4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | ID.4 | 64% |
| Power | ID.4 | 4% |
| Space | ID.4 | 54% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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