Compare the2023 Volkswagen ID.4VS 2022 Mazda MX-30

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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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 its 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Volkswagen ID.4 weighs 662 to 1222 pounds more than the Mazda MX-30. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Volkswagen ID.4 is safer than the Mazda MX-30:

	ID.4	MX-30
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	18%	22%
Neck Stress	189 lbs.	238 lbs.
Neck Compression	8 lbs.	11 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	39/39 lbs.	205/265 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

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 2022, a rating granted to only 114 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The MX-30 has not been tested, yet.

Warranty

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

Engine

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 produces 152 more horsepower (295 vs. 143) and 139 lbs.-ft. more torque (339 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor.

As tested in Car and Driver the Volkswagen ID.4 is faster than the Mazda MX-30:

	ID.4 electric motor	ID.4 electric motors	MX-30
Zero to 60 MPH	7.6 sec	5.4 sec	8.7 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7.6 sec	n/a	8.8 sec
Quarter Mile	16 sec	14.1 sec	16.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	86 MPH	99 MPH	83 MPH
Top Speed	100 MPH	n/a	91 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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

			MPGe
ID.4
	RWD	Standard Electric Motor	115 city/99 hwy
		S Electric Motor	115 city/99 hwy
		Electric Motor	115 city/98 hwy
		S Electric Motor	115 city/98 hwy
	AWD	Pro Electric Motors	104 city/93 hwy
		Pro S Electric Motors	104 city/93 hwy
MX-30
	FWD	Electric Motor	98 city/85 hwy

The ID.4 can travel longer on a full charge than the MX-30 on a full charge:

			Miles
ID.4
	RWD	Electric Motor	275 miles
		S Electric Motor	275 miles
		Standard Electric Motor	209 miles
		S Electric Motor	209 miles
	AWD	Pro Electric Motors	255 miles
		Pro S Electric Motors	255 miles
MX-30
	FWD	Electric Motor	100 miles

Brakes and Stopping

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

	ID.4	MX-30
Front Rotors	14.1 inches	12.8 inches

Tires and Wheels

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 S’ 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 S has standard 20-inch wheels.

Suspension and Handling

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).

Passenger Space

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.

Cargo Capacity

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the ID.4 S/Pro S/Pro S Plus’ power liftgate can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The MX-30 doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening liftgate.

Towing

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.

Ergonomics

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.

Both the ID.4 and the MX-30 have standard heated front seats. The ID.4 Pro S Plus also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the MX-30.

The ID.4 S/Pro S/Pro S Plus 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.

The ID.4’s Park Assist Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The MX-30 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

The Volkswagen ID.4 outsold the Mazda MX-30 by over 33 to one during the 2022 model year.