Cadillac XT5 vs Volkswagen ID.4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$25
- XT5: 1.4 in more rear legroom.
- ID.4: $992 a year less on energy, 47 hp more.
- ID.4 wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | XT5 | ID.4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,595 | $46,570 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 282 hp | ID.4 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 402 lb-ft | ID.4 |
| MPG or MPGe | 24 mpg | 113 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,600 | $608 | ID.4 |
| EV range | N/A | 291 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 63.0 cu ft | 64.2 cu ft | ID.4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.0 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | XT5 |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 189.6 in | 180.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,915 lb | 4,799 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 6.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | 6.6 s estimate | ID.4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| XT5 Luxury FWD $44,800 | ID.4 Pro RWD $45,095 | $295 |
| ID.4 Pro RWD $45,095 | XT5 Luxury FWD $44,800 | $295 |
Cost to run
ID.4 costs $5,980 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | XT5 | ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,595 | $46,570 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $608 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $3,645 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,195 | $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 | 62% |
| Power | ID.4 | 17% |
| Space | ID.4 | 2% |
| 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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