Compare the2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In HybridVS 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The ID.4 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. But it costs extra on the ID.4.

Both the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and the ID.4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The ID.4’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid 2 years longer than Volkswagen covers the ID.4. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the ID.4 ends after only 8 years or 100,000 miles.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s 7 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the ID.4 runs out after 100,000 miles.

Hyundai pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid for 1 year and 16000 miles longer than Volkswagen pays for maintenance for the ID.4 (3/36,000 vs. 2/20,000).

There are over 29 percent more Hyundai dealers than there are Volkswagen dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s reliability 57 points higher than the ID.4.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid second among compact suvs in their 2021 Initial Quality Study. The ID.4 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Volkswagen vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai above average in initial quality. With 64 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volkswagen is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Volkswagen vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in reliability, above the industry average. With 69 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volkswagen is ranked 21st.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Volkswagen vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 18 places higher in reliability than Volkswagen.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 60 more horsepower (261 vs. 201) and 29 lbs.-ft. more torque (258 vs. 229) than the ID.4’s standard electric motor.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s maximum EPA estimated driving range on a full tank of fuel and a full charge is 421.5 miles, after which it can be refueled at any gas station in minutes. The ID.4’s range is only 245 to 280 miles, after which the minimum recharge time is 10 minutes for only an 25% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not available in most areas. A full recharge at a conventional charging station can take up to 7 hours and 30 minutes.

The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has standard four-wheel disc brakes for better stopping power and improved directional control in poor weather. Only rear drums come on the ID.4. Drums can heat up and make stops longer, especially with antilock brakes that work much harder than conventional brakes.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The ID.4’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is 1.2 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the ID.4.

The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 to 700 pounds less than the Volkswagen ID.4.

The front grille of the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The ID.4 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has 8.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the ID.4 (108.2 vs. 99.9).

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has .3 inches more front legroom, .1 inches more front hip room, .1 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom, 1.9 inches more rear legroom, 7.2 inches more rear hip room and .1 inches more rear shoulder room than the ID.4.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s rear seats recline. The ID.4’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the ID.4 with its rear seat up (31.9 vs. 30.3 cubic feet). The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the ID.4 with its rear seat folded (66.3 vs. 64.2 cubic feet).

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a higher standard payload capacity than the ID.4 (1012 vs. 937 lbs.).

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the ID.4 (1166 vs. 937 lbs.).

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the ID.4 only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has standard extendable sun visors. The ID.4 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Both the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and the ID.4 have standard heated front seats. The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Limited also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the ID.4.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The ID.4 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Hyundai Tucson outsold the Volkswagen ID.4 by over 12 to one during the 2021 model year.