2022 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

2021 Volkswagen ID.4
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
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2022 Kia Seltos
2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
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2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$39,995

MSRP

$22,590

Average price

$36,266

Average price

$26,090

Listings

5

Listings

136

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Spacious
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Great warranty
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Noisy

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 Kia Seltos Reviews Summary

Here’s a fun fact: the Kia Seltos is named after Celtos, the mythological son of the Greek god Hercules. Swap that ‘C’ for an ‘S’, which reportedly stands for speed and sportiness, and you’ve got Seltos. Since speed and sportiness are in short supply here, we’ll say the ‘S’ is for SUV.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

201 hp Electric

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

MPG City

104

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

89

MPG Highway

31

Battery Charge Time (240V)

8 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

2021 Volkswagen ID.4
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Kia Seltos
2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$39,995
$22,590
Average price
$36,266
$26,090
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.6
4.4
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Spacious
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Great warranty
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Noisy
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.

Here’s a fun fact: the Kia Seltos is named after Celtos, the mythological son of the Greek god Hercules. Swap that ‘C’ for an ‘S’, which reportedly stands for speed and sportiness, and you’ve got Seltos. Since speed and sportiness are in short supply here, we’ll say the ‘S’ is for SUV.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
201 hp Electric
2.0L 146 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
82 kWh
MPG City
104
27
MPG Highway
89
31
Battery Charge Time (240V)
8 hours
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