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BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen ID.4
BMW iX1 and Volkswagen ID.4 are compact electric crossovers for buyers seeking everyday EV use with SUV space. Both serve urban and suburban drivers who want utility, comfort, and zero tailpipe emissions in a mainstream EV segment.
Range shows the ID.4 delivers more distance per charge in base trims. iX1 range is lower but still meets daily use needs. Charging speeds differ. ID.4 supports robust fast charging and slightly larger battery capacity. iX1 also supports DC fast charging but peaks at lower rates, affecting rapid top-ups on long trips.
Price sits higher for the iX1. The ID.4 is positioned as a value proposition in this class. Availability for both is broad, with VW ID.4 sold in more regions; iX1 is present in key markets. This post helps you weigh range, charging, cost, and suitability for your driving patterns.
QUICK VERDICT – Choose the ID.4 if range and charging flexibility matter. Choose iX1 if you value premium feel and brand cachet.
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| Price | $48,000.00 $42,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | BMW VOLKSWAGEN |
| Category | Cars Cars |
MODEL
| Models |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 BMW iX1 xDrive30 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Volkswagen ID.4 Standard Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion Volkswagen ID.4 GTX - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 4Motion Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2023, September 05
2023, October 10 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 2024, February 28 - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 2023, October 10 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 2023, October 10 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 2023, October 10 - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 2024, February 28 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 2024, February 28 - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Status |
Available. Released 2023, October
Available. Released 2023, October - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Available to order. Released 2024, March - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard Available to order. Released 2023, October - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Available to order. Released 2023, October - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion Available to order. Released 2023, October - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Available to order. Released 2024, March - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) Available to order. Released 2024, March - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Base Price |
€ 48,000 £ 46,800
€ 42,640 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure $ 40,300 - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard € 48,640 £ 46,000 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro € 51,320 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion € 55,555 £ 53,900 - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX $ 45,300 - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) $ 49,100 - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
FWD 204 hp (150 kW)
RWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure RWD 201 hp (150 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro AWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion AWD 340 hp (250 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX RWD 282 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Torque |
247 Nm (182 lb-ft)
310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
8.6 sec 0-62 mph
9 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 7.3 sec 0-60 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 5.4 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 5.9 sec 0-60 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 4.9 sec 0-60 mph - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Max Speed |
106 mph (170 km/h)
99 mph (160 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 99 mph (160 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| transmission | Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
64.8 kWh usable, 66.5 kWh total
52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 58 kWh usable, 62 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 77 kWh usable - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 77 kWh usable - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 77 kWh usable - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Tech | Air-cooled Li-ion 400V Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) |
| Range |
295 mi WLTP
226 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 209 mi EPA - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 342 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 293 mi WLTP (263 mi EPA) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 320 mi WLTP (263 mi EPA) - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 291 mi EPA - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 263 mi EPA - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Consumption |
248 Wh/mi WLTP
262 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 320 Wh/mi EPA - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 257 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 264 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion 275 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 300 Wh/mi EPA - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) 330 Wh/mi EPA - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Recuperation | Yes Yes, via driving modes and driving profiles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours 30 min Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours 30 min Type 2 7.2 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 30 min Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5 hours 30 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours 15 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| DC Charging |
CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 29 min
CCS 115 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure CCS 140 kW, 10-80% in 29 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard CCS 135 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX CCS, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
BODY
| Type | 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform | CLAR MEB |
| Dimensions | 4500 x 1845 x 1642 mm (177.2 x 72.6 x 64.6 in) 4584 x 1852 x 1634 mm (180.5 x 72.9 x 64.3 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.26 Cd 0.28 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm (106.0 in) 2770 mm (109.1 in) |
| Clearance |
153 mm (6.0 in) - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 173 mm (6.8 in) - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Weight |
EU: 1940 kg unladen, 2435 kg gross
EU: 1987 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure US: 1958 kg curb, 2460 kg GVWR - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard EU: 2156 kg unladen, 2690 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro EU: 2237 kg unladen, 2760 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion EU: 2256 kg unladen, 2770 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX US: 2087 kg curb, 2590 kg GVWR - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) US: 2188 kg curb, 2690 kg GVWR - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Suspension | Front single-joint spring strut, rear three-link axle; adaptive M suspension with frequency-selective damping Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R17, R18, R19, R20 R18, R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot |
EU: 490 l, 1495 l max
EU: 543 l, 1575 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure US: 858 l, 1818 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard EU: 543 l, 1575 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro EU: 543 l, 1575 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion EU: 543 l, 1575 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX US: 858 l, 1818 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) US: 858 l, 1818 l max - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
| Frunk/Bonnet | No No |
| Towing |
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.4 Pure EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.4 Standard EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 4Motion EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.4 GTX EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (USA) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked (US: 748 kg unbraked, 1225 kg braked) - Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (USA) |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 10.3" touchscreen 12.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 10.7" 5.3" |
| Head-Up | Yes Yes, with augmented reality |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats, massage |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids | 12 front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera 8 front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | 12 sensors, 4 cameras. Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Automatic Speed Limit Assist, Active Lane Guidance, Park Distance Control, Parking Assistant, Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid, Front collision warning, High beam assist Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Light Assist, Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support |
Note
| Others | 05 September 2023: Initial release price 47,900 EUR |
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