2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Honda Odyssey

2021 Volkswagen ID.4
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
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2022 Honda Odyssey
2022 Honda Odyssey
$33,040MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
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2022 Honda Odyssey
$33,040MSRP
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MSRP

$39,995

MSRP

$33,040

Average price

$36,499

Average price

$43,974

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4

Listings

71
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews Summary

The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover.

VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen.

Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package.

2022 Honda Odyssey Reviews Summary

If you are a minivan aficionado like we are, then you know that the 2022 Honda Odyssey is the most enjoyable one to drive. It has that light, effortless, responsive driving character that Honda bakes into every one of its cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. But you also know that the Odyssey’s rivals are successfully outflanking it in terms of stylish design, all-weather capability, electrified efficiency, infotainment technology, and outright luxury.

In response to these new threats, Honda makes no changes to the 2022 Odyssey. Good thing its “original recipe” approach remains pretty tasty.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

201 hp Electric

Engine

3.5L 280 hp V6

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

MPG City

104

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

89

MPG Highway

28

Battery Charge Time (240V)

8 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

2021 Volkswagen ID.4
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
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2022 Honda Odyssey
2022 Honda Odyssey
$33,040MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Honda Odyssey
$33,040MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$39,995
$33,040
Average price
$36,499
$43,974
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.7
4.3
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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7.0 out of 10

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Summary

The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover.

VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen.

Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package.

If you are a minivan aficionado like we are, then you know that the 2022 Honda Odyssey is the most enjoyable one to drive. It has that light, effortless, responsive driving character that Honda bakes into every one of its cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. But you also know that the Odyssey’s rivals are successfully outflanking it in terms of stylish design, all-weather capability, electrified efficiency, infotainment technology, and outright luxury.

In response to these new threats, Honda makes no changes to the 2022 Odyssey. Good thing its “original recipe” approach remains pretty tasty.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
201 hp Electric
3.5L 280 hp V6
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
82 kWh
MPG City
104
19
MPG Highway
89
28
Battery Charge Time (240V)
8 hours
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