Volkswagen ID.4 EV vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5

Go the Distance

When choosing an electric vehicle (EV), range matters. Luckily, the engineers of the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 understand the need to travel more with fewer stops. While either electric SUV allows you to travel hundreds of miles on a single charge, it’s the VW ID.4 that outperforms the IONIQ 5.

In its standard rear-wheel-drive configuration, the VW ID.4 has an EPA-estimated driving range of 291 miles.^* The IONIQ 5 falls short with its standard EPA-estimated 245-mile driving range.

In addition to its extended range, the VW ID.4 delivers a more exciting commute, thanks to its horsepower (HP) range of 228 to 335 HP. The IONIQ 5, on the other hand, may feel less responsive with its 168 to 225 HP range.

Less Downtime

When it’s time to recharge your SUV, you can do so either at home or on the go, since the VW ID.4 and the IONIQ 5 are compatible with home and DC Fast Charging capabilities. The VW ID.4 continues to offer more in the ways that matter most.

Having access to a larger charging network makes it easier to power up while on the go, especially when you’re embarking on a road trip with friends.

A Trip to the Year 3,000

Take one look at the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Hyundai IONIQ 5, and you’ll enjoy a futuristic visual feast. With flush door handles, a sweeping roofline, and chiseled contours, these SUVs look like they’ve time-traveled from the future. Lighting features play into this futuristic design.

LED headlights are standard on both SUVs to help illuminate even the darkest roads. Since these headlights are becoming mainstream, the VW ID.4 pushes the envelope with these available lighting features:

• Projector headlights
• Illuminated front & rear logo
• 30-color ambient lighting system

The true mark of innovation with the VW ID.4 is the exclusive ID. Light system. This across-the-dashboard light delivers system feedback based on charging status, directions, incoming calls, and more to help keep you engaged and alert on your commute. No similar feature is found with the IONIQ 5.

Always Connected

For a life constantly on the go, consistent access to technology is a must. The Volkswagen ID.4 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 deliver with their cutting-edge infotainment suites, which include wireless access to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Pair your smartphone to your SUV in seconds, then watch the central touchscreen display transform into your smartphone's familiar interface. Respond to text messages, launch podcasts, and search destinations, all without touching your device.

A standard wireless phone charger ensures that a low battery life will never cut a call or a song short. While offered with the IONIQ 5, a wireless charger is only available on select higher trim levels. Dynamic voice control enhances every ride, allowing you to make conversational commands to cabin settings without taking your eyes off the road.

Tailored to You

With so much time on the move, you deserve to drive a vehicle that prioritizes your comfort. With standard heated front seats in the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5, your SUV’s cabin feels like an extension of your living room. Additional optional features in the VW ID.4 and the IONIQ 5 that extend this feeling include:

• Heated steering wheel
• Heated rear seats
• Ventilated front seats

Sticking with the theme, the VW ID.4 offers more ways to remain comfortable from Point A to Point B. The optional Climatronic® Touch three-zone automatic climate control system allows rear-seat passengers to set their preferred temperature independently.

Additionally, only the VW ID.4 has an optional 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. This makes it easier to find the seat position that best supports your body’s curves, especially when compared to the optional 8-way power-adjustable system of the IONIQ 5.

Complete Visibility

When you feel confident, you have an easier time sitting back and relaxing. The Volkswagen ID.4 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 are equipped with sophisticated technology that works with your safe driving skills, alerting you to hazards you may have missed. Each SUV has a brand-specific version of forward collision warning and a lane-keeping system.

Various parking support features are found with each SUV, but it’s the standard Park Assist Plus system of the VW ID.4 that edges ahead of the IONIQ 5 with these capabilities:

• Auto-sense parking space size
• Automatic parking maneuvers
• Ability to remember repeat maneuvers

The IONIQ 5’s available Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 system can also perform automatic parking maneuvers; however, you must find a suitable spot and line up the vehicle with the parking space before automated maneuvers occur.