Compare the2022 Volkswagen ID.4VS 2022 Mazda MX-30

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Volkswagen ID.4 have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Mazda MX-30 doesn’t offer pretensioners for the rear seat belts.

The ID.4’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The MX-30 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The ID.4 has a standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The MX-30 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The ID.4 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The MX-30 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the ID.4’s standard rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The MX-30 doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

Both the ID.4 and the MX-30 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and driver alert monitors.

The Volkswagen ID.4 weighs 913 to 1272 pounds more than the Mazda MX-30. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its standard headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the ID.4 its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2021, a rating granted to only 76 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The MX-30 has not been tested, yet.

The ID.4 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck. The MX-30’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Volkswagen’s powertrain warranty covers the ID.4 3 years and 40,000 miles longer than Mazda covers the MX-30. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the MX-30 ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The ID.4’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the MX-30’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Volkswagen pays for scheduled maintenance on the ID.4 for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volkswagen will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Mazda doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MX-30.

There are over 16 percent more Volkswagen dealers than there are Mazda dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the ID.4’s warranty.

The ID.4’s standard electric motor produces 58 more horsepower (201 vs. 143) and 29 lbs.-ft. more torque (229 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor. The ID.4’s optional electric motors produce 152 more horsepower (295 vs. 143) and 139 lbs.-ft. more torque (339 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor.

On the EPA test cycle the ID.4 gets better mileage than the MX-30:

The ID.4’s maximum EPA estimated driving range is 245 to 280 miles on a full charge (depending on model), up to almost three times as far as the MX-30’s 100-mile range.

For better stopping power the ID.4’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the MX-30:

For better traction, the ID.4 has larger tires than the MX-30 (F:235/55R19 & R:255/50R19 vs. 215/55R18).

The ID.4’s standard 255/50R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the MX-30’s standard 55 series tires. The ID.4 Pro S’ optional 235/50R20 front and 255/45R20 rear tires have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile than the MX-30’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the ID.4 has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 18-inch wheels are available on the MX-30. The ID.4 Pro S offers optional 20-inch wheels.

For superior ride and handling, the Volkswagen ID.4 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Mazda MX-30 has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The ID.4 has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The MX-30 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.4 AWD’s wheelbase is 4.3 inches longer than on the MX-30 (108.7 inches vs. 104.4 inches). The ID.4’s wheelbase is 4.5 inches longer than on the MX-30 (108.9 inches vs. 104.4 inches).

For better maneuverability, the ID.4’s turning circle is 5.8 feet tighter than the MX-30’s (31.5 feet vs. 37.3 feet). The ID.4 AWD’s turning circle is .9 feet tighter than the MX-30’s (36.42 feet vs. 37.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the ID.4 has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the MX-30 (6.8 vs. 5.4 inches), allowing the ID.4 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The ID.4 has 10.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the MX-30 (99.9 vs. 89.8).

The ID.4 has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 1.9 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 7.5 inches more rear legroom and 3.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the MX-30.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the ID.4 Pro S/1st Edition has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button, or on the ID.4 Pro S, by just kicking your foot under the back bumper, completely leaving your hands free. The MX-30 doesn’t offer a power liftgate.

Standard trailer stability control on the ID.4 uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The MX-30 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the ID.4 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The MX-30 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The ID.4 has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the MX-30 Premium Plus.

The ID.4 Pro S has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the MX-30.

The ID.4’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The MX-30 doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.