Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.7

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Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.7
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 44,990 € 56,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 79/100
Reliability (differs) 68/100
Efficiency (differs) 80/100
Practicality (differs) 80/100
Value retention (differs) 64/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV Sedan
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 550 615
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.7 6.5
Length (mm) (differs) 4584 4961
Width (mm) (differs) 1852 1862
Height (mm) (differs) 1634 1536
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2156 2172
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 1000
Boot (l) (differs) 543 532
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.5 14.1
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Battery (kWh) 77 77
Power (hp) 286 286
Top speed (km/h) 180 180
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 175 175

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Volkswagen ID.7 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + VW battery warranty terms (8 yr/160,000 km) + ICCT 2024 LCA indication · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.7 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen ID.7 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, n≈12) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.7 · Practicality: Boot volume + liftback interior space + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.7 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · 2024

Volkswagen ID.4

Family SUV on the MEB platform. 550 km WLTP, 77 kWh, 286 hp; braked towing weight 1,200 kg. Infotainment was slow at launch, partly resolved with the 2024 software update. Owners report winter consumption 20-25% above WLTP (public forums, n≈21; not measured by us).

Profile · Pro (2024)

Volkswagen ID.7

Electric large liftback on the MEB platform, available since late 2023. Pro version: 77 kWh net, 615 km WLTP, 286 hp, 175 kW DC charging. Boot 532 litres, braked towing weight 1,000 kg. WLTP consumption 14.1 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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