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Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Tesla Model Y

$41,420*
$46,380*
Ratings Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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Not Standard*
134 city/117 hwy*
Electric
Electric
RWD*
RWD*
Volkswagen ID.4 Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Tesla Model Y Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
4 yr / 50k mi
4 yr / 50k mi
201 hp*
295 hp*
Volkswagen ID.4 Blind Spot System is standard
Tesla Model Y Blind Spot System is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Surround View Camera is optional
Tesla Model Y Surround View Camera is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Tesla Model Y Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Remote Engine Start is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Remote Engine Start is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Parking Sensors is standard
Tesla Model Y Parking Sensors is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Multi-Zone Climate Control is optional
Tesla Model Y Multi-Zone Climate Control is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Premium Audio is optional
Tesla Model Y Premium Audio is unequipped
Electric
Electric
201 hp*
295 hp*
Volkswagen ID.4 Horsepower RPM is unequipped
7000 rpm
229 lb-ft*
309 lb-ft*
Unavailable*
Tesla Model Y Electric Motor Output is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Eco Mode is optional
Tesla Model Y Eco Mode is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Sport Mode is optional
Tesla Model Y Sport Mode is unequipped
Unavailable*
134 MPGe*
Unavailable*
117 MPGe*
Unavailable*
125 MPGe*
206 mile*
335 mile*
Volkswagen ID.4 Regenerative Braking is standard
Tesla Model Y Regenerative Braking is unequipped
83.0 hours
50.0 hours
6.0 hours*
11.0 hours*
DC Charger Port
DC Charger Port
62.0 kWh*
60.0 kWh*
Volkswagen ID.4 DC Fast Charging Time is unequipped
1.0 Hours
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shifter
Gear Shifter
1
1
LED
LED
Volkswagen ID.4 Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Tesla Model Y Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Tesla Model Y Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Rain Sensing
Rain Sensing
Heated Nozzle
Tesla Model Y Heated Washer Nozzles is unequipped
Intermittent
Tesla Model Y Rear Windshield Wiper is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Fog Lamps is optional
Tesla Model Y Fog Lamps is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Tesla Model Y Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
LED
Tesla Model Y Tail Lamp Type is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model Y Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is unequipped
Body Color
Tesla Model Y Side Mirror Color is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model Y Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Memory Side Mirrors is optional
Tesla Model Y Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Manual*
Power
Volkswagen ID.4 Power Side Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model Y Power Side Mirrors is standard
Not Standard*
Power
Volkswagen ID.4 Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Tesla Model Y Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional
Tesla Model Y Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Not Standard*
Tesla Model Y Hands-free Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Parallel and Perpendicular (Back-In)
Not Standard*
Volkswagen ID.4 Roof Rails is standard
Tesla Model Y Roof Rails is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Heated Windshield is standard
Tesla Model Y Heated Windshield is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Tow Hitch is standard
Tesla Model Y Tow Hitch is optional
19 in*
19 in*
19 in*
19 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P235/55TR19*
P255/45WR19*
P255/50TR19*
P255/45WR19*
All-Season
Tesla Model Y Tire Type is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Inflator Kit is standard
Tesla Model Y Inflator Kit is unequipped
Premium Synthetic and Cloth*
Premium Synthetic
Front and Rear
Tesla Model Y Automatic Power Windows is unequipped
6 way*
1 way
6 way*
1 way
Not Standard*
Power
Not Standard*
Tesla Model Y Passenger Seat Lumbar Support is unequipped
Multi-Level
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Tesla Model Y Front Cooled Seats is unequipped
Bucket
Bucket
Not Standard*
1 setting
Bench
Bench
Volkswagen ID.4 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Tesla Model Y 2nd Row Center Armrest is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Tesla Model Y 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Folding
Tesla Model Y 2nd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Third Row Seating is unequipped
Not Standard*
Volkswagen ID.4 Floor Mats is standard
Tesla Model Y Floor Mats is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Power Windows is standard
Tesla Model Y Power Windows is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Power Locks is standard
Tesla Model Y Power Locks is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Tesla Model Y Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Tesla Model Y Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Keyless Ignition is standard
Tesla Model Y Keyless Ignition is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Garage Door Opener is optional
Tesla Model Y Garage Door Opener is unequipped
Dual-Zone
Dual-Zone
Not Standard*
Auto
Leatherette
Tesla Model Y Door Trim is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Interior Trim is unequipped
Wood
Volkswagen ID.4 Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Tesla Model Y Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop and Go
Adaptive Cruise Control
Volkswagen ID.4 Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Tesla Model Y Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 External Temperature Display is standard
Tesla Model Y External Temperature Display is unequipped
Rear
Tesla Model Y 12V DC Power Outlet is unequipped
Adjustable
Tesla Model Y Ambient Lighting is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Audio Steering Wheels Controls is standard
Tesla Model Y Audio Steering Wheels Controls is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 AM/FM is standard
Tesla Model Y AM/FM is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Satellite Radio is standard
Tesla Model Y Satellite Radio is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 HD Radio is standard
Tesla Model Y HD Radio is standard
7 speaker*
Tesla Model Y Number Of Speakers is unequipped
Not Standard*
Tesla Model Y Premium Audio is unequipped
Front
Front
Volkswagen ID.4 Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
Tesla Model Y Bluetooth Streaming Audio is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Infotainment System is standard
Tesla Model Y Infotainment System is unequipped
12.9 in
Tesla Model Y Screen Size is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Touch Screen is standard
Tesla Model Y Touch Screen is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Tesla Model Y Bluetooth Hands-Free is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Voice Command is standard
Tesla Model Y Voice Command is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 In-Car WiFi is standard
Tesla Model Y In-Car WiFi is unequipped
Front and Rear
Tesla Model Y USB Input is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Navigation is standard
Tesla Model Y Navigation is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Apple CarPlay is standard
Tesla Model Y Apple CarPlay is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Android Auto is standard
Tesla Model Y Android Auto is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Bluetooth is standard
Tesla Model Y Bluetooth is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Wireless Charging is standard
Tesla Model Y Wireless Charging is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Brake Assist is standard
Tesla Model Y Brake Assist is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Automatic Braking is standard
Tesla Model Y Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Active Lane Keep Assist
Active Lane Keep Assist
Volkswagen ID.4 Forward Collision Warning is standard
Tesla Model Y Forward Collision Warning is unequipped
Volkswagen ID.4 Backup Camera is standard
Tesla Model Y Backup Camera is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Around View Camera is optional
Tesla Model Y Around View Camera is unequipped
Front and Rear
Rear*
Volkswagen ID.4 Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Tesla Model Y Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Traction Control is standard
Tesla Model Y Traction Control is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Stability Control is standard
Tesla Model Y Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Warning Lamp
Front
Front
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Volkswagen ID.4 Knee Airbags is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Knee Airbags is standard
Volkswagen ID.4 Pedestrian Detection is standard
Tesla Model Y Pedestrian Detection is unequipped
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Drum
Disc
Electronic
Tesla Model Y Limited-Slip Differential is unequipped
Front and Rear
Tesla Model Y Stabilizer Bar is unequipped
4 yr
4 yr
50000 mi
50000 mi
4 yr
8 yr
50000 mi
120000 mi
7 yr
12 yr
100000 mi
Tesla Model Y Rust Warranty Miles is unequipped
3 yr
4 yr
36000 mi
50000 mi
8 yr
Tesla Model Y Hybrid-EV Warranty Length is unequipped
100000 mi
Tesla Model Y Hybrid-EV Warranty Miles is unequipped
2 yr
Tesla Model Y Free-maintenance Warranty Length is unequipped
20000 mi
Tesla Model Y Free-maintenance Warranty Miles is unequipped
13.4 in*
14.0 in
11.0 in
13.2 in
2.96
Tesla Model Y First Gear Ratio is unequipped
2.96
Tesla Model Y Reverse Gear Ratio is unequipped
4.39*
Tesla Model Y Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
40.6 in*
41.0 in
41.1 in
41.8 in
54.4 in
53.8 in
57.5 in
56.4 in
37.9 in*
39.4 in*
37.6 in
40.5 in*
46.7 in
50.6 in*
55.9 in
54.0 in
Volkswagen ID.4 3rd Row Head Room is unequipped
Unavailable*
Volkswagen ID.4 3rd Row Leg Room is unequipped
Unavailable*
Volkswagen ID.4 3rd Row Hip Room is unequipped
Unavailable*
Volkswagen ID.4 3rd Row Shoulder Room is unequipped
Unavailable*
180.5 in
Tesla Model Y Length is unequipped
72.9 in
75.6 in
64.6 in*
63.9 in
108.9 in
113.8 in
6.1 in*
6.6 in
31.5 ft*
39.8 ft
4308.0 lbs*
4154.0 lbs*
Unavailable*
Tesla Model Y Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is unequipped
Unavailable*
Tesla Model Y Payload is unequipped
130.2 ft³
Tesla Model Y EPA Interior Volume is unequipped
2 passenger
Tesla Model Y 1st Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
3 passenger
Tesla Model Y 2nd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
5 passenger
5 passenger*
5 passenger
5 passenger*
30.3 ft³
30.2 ft³*
64.2 ft³
76.0 ft³*
Volkswagen ID.4 Cargo Capacity w/3rd Row Folded is unequipped
30.2 ft³*
2200 lbs*
3500 lbs
2200 lbs*
3500 lbs

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Tesla Model Y, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, cargo and seating capacity, and standard features. Starting with price, the Volkswagen ID.4 is less expensive with a starting MSRP of $41,420 and the similarly equipped Tesla Model Y starts at $46,380.

Cargo & Seating

Moving on to cargo capacity, the Volkswagen ID.4 has more space than the Tesla Model Y. The Volkswagen ID.4 offers up to 30.3 ft³ with all seats in place with a maximum of 64.2 ft³ with the second row of seats folded. On the other hand, the Tesla Model Y has 30.2 ft³ with the seats in place, and a maximum of 64.2 ft³ with the second row of seats folded. SUVs with a third row option will have less cargo room. As for interior space, the Volkswagen ID.4 has less legroom and less second-row legroom than the Tesla Model Y. The Volkswagen ID.4 has 41.1 in of front-row legroom vs. the 41.8 in that the Tesla Model Y has, while the Volkswagen ID.4 also has 37.6 in of second-row legroom in comparison to the Tesla Model Y's 40.5 in.