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Ford Explorer EV vs VW ID.4 – Which model is better for everyday use?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or VW ID.4?
Explorer EV
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Ford Explorer EV has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 372 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Explorer EV: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the VW ID.4 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.
As for range, the Ford Explorer EV performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 602 km, about 33 km more than the VW ID.4.
ID.4
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
Both models deliver identical power – 340 HP each.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.30 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 679 Nm.
Explorer EV
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is barely noticeable lighter – 1908 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers to a small extent more room – 543 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs minimal better – up to 1575 L, which is about 153 L more than the Ford Explorer EV.
When it comes to payload, Ford Explorer EV barely noticeable takes the win – 585 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Ford Explorer EV proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Explorer EV is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £34,200
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Ford Explorer EV
Ford Explorer EV
The Ford Explorer EV translates the familiar big‑American SUV presence into whisper‑quiet electric motoring, offering roomy seating and a tech‑forward cabin that will please families and road‑trippers alike. It drives with more composure than its boxy looks suggest, blending a comfortable ride and eager acceleration while undercutting the guilt of gas stops — a practical, modern alternative for buyers who want Explorer space with electric charm.
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VW ID.4
The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.
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Ford Explorer EV
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34200 - 48800 £
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Price
34600 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
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Electric Range
360 - 602 km
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1908 - 2179 kg
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Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
4468 mm
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Length
4582 - 4584 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1630 - 1639 mm
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Height
1619 - 1634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1417 - 1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
1575 L
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Payload
561 - 585 kg
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Payload
511 - 551 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
VW
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What drive types are available for the Ford Explorer EV?
The Ford Explorer EV is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.