Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | ID.4 Pro Performance 1st | - |
| Trim | 1st | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2021 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 48,691 (DE, Sep 2020) | USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Blue Dusk Metallic Gletcherwhite Metallic Honey Yellow Metallic Mangangray Metallic | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey - Florence-Braun | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 180.5 in 4584 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 64.2 in 1631 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2771 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 62.5 in 1587 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 8.3 in 210 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Trunk volume | 543.0 l 19.18 ft3 0.54 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1575.0 l 55.62 ft3 1.57 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4517.27 lb 2049 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 1347.02 lb 611 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 5864.3 lb 2660 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Permitted axle load front / rear - 1170 kg / 1540 kg Permitted trailer load braked at 12% / 8% - 1000 kg / 1200 kg Permitted trailer load unbraked - 750 kg Roof load - 75 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | APP 310 | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 9.60 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km WLTP: 308.2 mi / 496.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 97 MPGe EPA, CTY: 104 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 18.2 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.5 | 2.76 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 3.61 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | - | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx20 9Jx20 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 230/50R20 255/45R20 | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Samsung SDI |
| Model | NCM712 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 77 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 264 |
| Number of modules | - | 27 |
| Voltage | - | 323 V |
| Weight | 1086.88 lb 493 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Gross capacity - 82 kWh | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 kW | Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 kW CCS fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43 Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55 Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50 Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Towing bracket (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) e-Sound (S) eCall Emergency call service (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Foldable trailer hitch with electrical release (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Parking aid (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear view camera system (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 10-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Car2X (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports on the rear center console (S) Voice control (S) We Connect Start online services (S) 2-zone Climatronic system (S) Heat pump (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrical folding of rear seats (S) Center console with interchangeable inserts for cup holders and storage compartments (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Heated automatic washer jets on windscreen (S) Heated windscreen (S) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Silver anodized roof rails (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Light Assist high beam control (S) ArtVelours micro-fleece (S) Synthetic leather on door and side paneling (S) Textile floor mats front and back (S) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Active Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Autonomous Emergency Braking (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist) (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S) LATCH (S) Maneuver Braking (S) Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S) Parking Steering Assistant (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 9.2-inch Discover Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) Volkswagen Car-Net Guide & Inform (S) Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with 12.3-inch screen (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) Energy-efficient auxilliary climate control heat pump (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Ambient lighting with illuminated footwell and doorsill scuff plates (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) High Beam Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED headlights with blue accents and low-speed corner-illuminating feature (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |