2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD: 12 of 16 decision facts sourced.
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: 10 of 16 decision facts sourced.
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $35,250 hyundaiusa.com | $45,095 vw.com |
| Horsepower | 225 hp hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Torque | 258 lb.-ft. hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov | All-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov |
| Annual fuel cost | $700 fueleconomy.gov | $750 fueleconomy.gov |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov | 5 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 0 nhtsa.gov | 2 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | Not yet sourced | 0 nhtsa.gov |
| Basic warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Cargo volume | Not yet sourced | 30 cu ft fueleconomy.gov |
| Combined MPGe | 114 MPGe fueleconomy.gov | 102 MPGe fueleconomy.gov |
| EPA range | 318 mi fueleconomy.gov | 263 mi fueleconomy.gov |
| Charge time (240V) | 9.1 hours fueleconomy.gov | 8.0 hours fueleconomy.gov |
| EV battery warranty | 10 Years/100,000 Miles hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD: Owner complaints (NHTSA), Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4: Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, EV battery warranty. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Ioniq 5 RWD offers lower starting price ($35,250 vs $45,095), lower annual fuel cost ($700 vs $750) and fewer recalls (0 vs 2); the Volkswagen ID.4 counters with faster 240V charging (8 h vs 546 min). The Volkswagen ID.4 carries a 5-star NHTSA overall rating; the Ioniq 5 RWD is not rated. Only the Ioniq 5 RWD publishes basic warranty (5 yr / 60,000 mi); the Volkswagen ID.4 does not. Neither publishes powertrain warranty or seating yet.
Winner: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD: 8/10
Volkswagen ID.4: 6.5/10
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| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $35,250 | $45,095 |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | — |
| Torque | 258 lb.-ft. | — |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity | Electricity |
Our pick: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD.
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