2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5

As automakers move toward electric-powered vehicles, you have more options to find the one that fits your lifestyle. Two stand-outs in the all-electric SUV market are the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5. To help you make an informed decision, our team at Capistrano Volkswagen in San Juan Capistrano, California, created this comparative guide showcasing the key features of these two SUVs.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Overview

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is an affordable, fully electric four-door SUV that handles smoothly and drives efficiently. You’ll appreciate the roomy interior, which can hold up to five people and lots of luggage. It’s perfect for small families or couples to take on local road trips or use as a daily driver. What’s more, because Volkswagen builds this SUV ID.4 in the United States, 2024 ID.4 owners may qualify for the full all-electric vehicle federal tax credit.

Trims and Styling

Volkswagen offers the 2024 ID.4 in eight trims: the Standard, Pro, AWD Pro, S, Pro S, AWD Pro S, Pro S Plus, and the top-tier AWD Pro S Plus. This electric-powered SUV has clean, sleek lines that appeal to discerning drivers. The front of the 2024 ID.4 features LED cat-eye-shaped headlights, a sloped roof, and multispoke wheels that add a sporty look to this modern electrified SUV.

Power and Performance

Volkswagen equips the rear-wheel-drive base models with a 58 kWh battery and one electric motor for an output of 201 horsepower. Move to the all-wheel-drive models, and you get a larger 77 kWh battery pack with two electric motors for an output of 330 horsepower. Both systems use a regenerative braking system to recapture energy. Depending on the trim, the EPA-estimated driving range of the 2024 ID.4 is between 209 and 275 miles.

Interior Space

You’ll appreciate the ID.4’s well-appointed interior. It comfortably seats up to five people in the two rows of seats and provides a total passenger volume of 100 cubic feet. The Volkswagen offers 30.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat upright and up to 64.2 cubic feet when you fold the second row down, ensuring plenty of room for luggage, groceries, and other equipment.

Technology Features

The ID.4 Standard comes with a 12-inch touch screen, while the upper trims have a larger 12.9-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Other features added to the higher trims include heated front and rear seats, a multispeaker premium sound system, and a panoramic sunroof. Volkswagen equips the 2024 ID.4 with its IQ.DRIVE advanced safety-enhancing intelligence, which incorporates the following driver-assist technologies:

• Adaptive cruise control.
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
• An automated parking system with parking sensors.
• Lane assist.

Pricing

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 offers superb value for a two-row all-electric SUV, especially for families, college students, and commuters. The starting MSRP for the entry-level 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard is $38,995, and you can expect a starting MSRP of $55,245 for the AWD Pro S Plus.

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Overview

The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is an all-electric SUV with simple styling reminiscent of a hatchback. This model comes with two rows of seats that can fit up to five people, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, and numerous luxury features.

Trims and Styling

Hyundai offers the 2025 IONIQ 5 in five trims: the SE Standard Range, SE, SEL, Limited, and the limited-release Disney100 Platinum Edition. Clean lines, a sloped roof, and a sporty rear hatch give the IONIQ 5 a modern yet minimalistic appearance. The latter trim has exclusive Disney-themed features, such as Mickey Mouse-inspired badges and Disney100 embossing on the headrests.

Power and Performance

The IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range trim combines a 58 kWh battery pack with a rear-mounted electric motor for 168 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. A longer-range battery increases this to 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel-drive variants come with a 77.4 kWh battery pack and two electric motors, producing a combined 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. Depending on the trim, you can expect a driving range between 220 and 303 miles.

Interior Space

The Hyundai provides two rows of seats comfortably accommodating up to five people and a total passenger volume of 106.5 cubic feet. However, you have less room to carry supplies inside the IONIQ 5 than the ID.4. With the second-row seats upright, this fully electric SUV offers 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space. You can expand this to 59.3 cubic feet by folding the second row flat.

Technology Features

All 2024 IONIQ 5 models include a 12.3-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Onboard navigation comes standard across the lineup, but you need to move up to the Limited and higher trims to get other upgraded features. Attractive options on the top-tier variants include a premium Bose audio system, 64-color interior ambient lighting, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Hyundai provides various driver-assist features, including the following:

• Automatic emergency braking.
• Forward collision warning.
• Lane-keep assist.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• A head-up display (on select trims).
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Pricing

The starting MSRPs for the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 range from $41,800 for the SE Standard Range to $59,400 for the top-tier Disney100 Platinum Edition. While the 2024 IONIQ 5 offers a long driving range and upscale amenities, the price point is high for the all-electric SUV market, especially for families.

Test-Drive the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 at Capistrano Volkswagen Today

While the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are exceptional all-electric vehicles, the ID.4, with its sleek, modern styling, advanced technology features, and roomy, comfortable interior, is perfect for road trips and urban adventures. Contact us at Capistrano Volkswagen in San Juan Capistrano, California, to learn more about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4  and arrange a test drive. We invite you to stop by our dealership or view our online inventory of new Volkswagen vehicles to explore the latest innovative vehicles Volkswagen is offering.