2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2023 Mazda CX-50

2023 Mazda CX-50
2023 Mazda CX-50
$27,550MSRP
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
$38,995MSRP
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2023 Mazda CX-50
$27,550MSRP
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4
$38,995MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$27,550

MSRP

$38,995

Average price

$38,114

Average price

$47,207

Listings

31

Listings

113
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Fun to drive
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Lacks storage space
  • Unintuitive infotainment system
  • Challenging value proposition
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Unintuitive technology

2023 Mazda CX-50 Reviews Summary

With the new 2023 CX-50, Mazda doubles down on the immensely popular compact crossover SUV segment. For now, the CX-50 complements rather than replaces the existing CX-5 model, and it targets active lifestyle adventure seekers instead of the sophisticated urbanites typically drawn to the CX-5. The 2023 Mazda CX-50 shares powertrains and underlying technology with the CX-5, but it's otherwise different, offering slightly more rear-seat room and practical cargo space in a longer, lower, and wider design. Given Mazda’s future SUV product plans calling for new CX-70 and CX-90 models, we expect the CX-50 will ultimately replace the CX-5.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews Summary

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

2.5L 187 hp I4

Engine

201 hp Electric

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

62 kWh

MPG City

24

MPG City

115

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

99
2023 Mazda CX-50
2023 Mazda CX-50
$27,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
$38,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Mazda CX-50
$27,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
$38,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$27,550
$38,995
Average price
$38,114
$47,207
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.4
4.3
Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.8 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Fun to drive
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Lacks storage space
  • Unintuitive infotainment system
  • Challenging value proposition
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Unintuitive technology
Summary
With the new 2023 CX-50, Mazda doubles down on the immensely popular compact crossover SUV segment. For now, the CX-50 complements rather than replaces the existing CX-5 model, and it targets active lifestyle adventure seekers instead of the sophisticated urbanites typically drawn to the CX-5. The 2023 Mazda CX-50 shares powertrains and underlying technology with the CX-5, but it's otherwise different, offering slightly more rear-seat room and practical cargo space in a longer, lower, and wider design. Given Mazda’s future SUV product plans calling for new CX-70 and CX-90 models, we expect the CX-50 will ultimately replace the CX-5.

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
2.5L 187 hp I4
201 hp Electric
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
62 kWh
MPG City
24
115
MPG Highway
30
99
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