Kia Sportage vs Volkswagen ID.4

2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage
$26,290MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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2023 Kia Sportage
$26,290MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$26,290

MSRP

$39,735

Listings

687

Listings

146

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Spacious

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)

  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation

  • Touch-sensing controls

Reviews Summary

At this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands.

Reviews Summary

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased driving range to nearly 300 miles, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. However, it no longer includes complimentary DC fast charging for three years. Instead, you get up to 500 kWh of free charging, after which you’ll pay to play.

Verdict: While the downgrade in free charging is a bummer, the updated 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is not. With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s electric SUV need not make apologies.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 187 hp I4

Engine

201 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

62 kWh

MPG City

25

MPG City

115

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

98

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

65 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

6.25 hours
2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage
$26,290MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 Kia Sportage
$26,290MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$26,290
$39,735
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.8

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

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7.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Spacious

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)

  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation

  • Touch-sensing controls

Summary
At this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands.

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased driving range to nearly 300 miles, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. However, it no longer includes complimentary DC fast charging for three years. Instead, you get up to 500 kWh of free charging, after which you’ll pay to play.

Verdict: While the downgrade in free charging is a bummer, the updated 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is not. With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s electric SUV need not make apologies.

Shop for a new Volkswagen ID.4

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 187 hp I4
201 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
62 kWh
MPG City
25
115
MPG Highway
32
98
Battery Charge Time (120V)
65 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
6.25 hours

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