2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$35,510 | MSRP$38,995 |
Average price$42,225 | Average price$43,976 |
Listings155 | Listings120 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2022 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryTwo years ago, Ford redesigned its popular Explorer midsize three-row SUV. It moved to a rear-drive platform, added an optional hybrid powertrain, and offered everything from a value-rich base model to a luxurious Platinum trim level. Since then, Ford has added ST-Line and Timberline trim levels while simultaneously honing the Explorer’s packaging to appeal to the broadest cross-section of Canadians possible. | |
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is still relatively new to the marketplace (it debuted for the 2021 model year) but VW is already making some important updates to keep it competitive and fulfil goals set when this compact electric SUV first launched. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 adds a new base model and a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack alongside the carryover 82-kWh to increase affordability. VW will also begin sourcing cars for its North American dealerships from the same Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory that builds the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker has been discussing this since the ID.4 was unveiled, but at first cars for our market came from Zwickau, Germany. The 2023 ID.4 retains single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain options, but gets revised exterior and interior styling, some software changes, and a few more standard tech features and driver aids. The new-for-2023 base model is dubbed simply ID.4, slotting below the ID.4 Pro and ID.4 Pro AWD. We recently spent a day on a test drive with the U.S. equivalent of the ID.4 Pro AWD model, along with a shorter drive in a base ID.4 model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway99 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway99 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight4317 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height64.5 in |
Length198.8 in | Length180.5 in |
Width89.3 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,510 | $38,995 |
Average price | $42,225 | $43,976 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Two years ago, Ford redesigned its popular Explorer midsize three-row SUV. It moved to a rear-drive platform, added an optional hybrid powertrain, and offered everything from a value-rich base model to a luxurious Platinum trim level. Since then, Ford has added ST-Line and Timberline trim levels while simultaneously honing the Explorer’s packaging to appeal to the broadest cross-section of Canadians possible. | The Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is still relatively new to the marketplace (it debuted for the 2021 model year) but VW is already making some important updates to keep it competitive and fulfil goals set when this compact electric SUV first launched. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 adds a new base model and a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack alongside the carryover 82-kWh to increase affordability. VW will also begin sourcing cars for its North American dealerships from the same Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory that builds the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker has been discussing this since the ID.4 was unveiled, but at first cars for our market came from Zwickau, Germany. The 2023 ID.4 retains single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain options, but gets revised exterior and interior styling, some software changes, and a few more standard tech features and driver aids. The new-for-2023 base model is dubbed simply ID.4, slotting below the ID.4 Pro and ID.4 Pro AWD. We recently spent a day on a test drive with the U.S. equivalent of the ID.4 Pro AWD model, along with a shorter drive in a base ID.4 model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 99 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 99 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 4317 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 64.5 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |
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