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Vauxhall Frontera vs VW ID.4 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Frontera or VW ID.4 fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Vauxhall Frontera has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20500 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 14087 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.4: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 15.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 569 km, about 161 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.4 has a significantly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Frontera performs barely noticeable better – reaching 194 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is decisively lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 631 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers somewhat more room – 543 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Frontera performs slight better – up to 1600 L, which is about 25 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Frontera somewhat takes the win – 644 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,600
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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km

Vauxhall Frontera

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The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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VW ID.4

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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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VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
20500 - 30000 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1344 - 1610 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4385 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
436 - 644 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
143 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Frontera?

Available configurations include Front-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.