2024 Subaru Solterra vs. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Solterra

2024 Subaru
Solterra

MSRP*: $44,995 to $51,995
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

2024 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $39,735 to $57,055
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 282-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 215 hp 201 - 335 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 35.3 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 38.8 in
Rear 37.1 - 38.0 in
Front 40.6 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen ID.4 than in the Subaru Solterra, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Solterra and the Volkswagen ID.4.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Subaru Solterra or the Volkswagen ID.4, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Subaru Solterra is about the same width as the Volkswagen ID.4. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Subaru Solterra, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Subaru Solterra has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen ID.4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Subaru Solterra has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Powertrain
The Subaru Solterra has much lower torque than the Volkswagen ID.4, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Solterra and the Volkswagen ID.4. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Subaru Solterra as you will in the Volkswagen ID.4.