Compare the2024 Volkswagen ID.4VS 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

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

Safety

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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 Blazer EV 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 Blazer EV 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.

Both the ID.4 and the Blazer EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear 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 and available around view monitors.

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, daytime pedestrian crash prevention, and nighttime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the ID.4 its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2023, a rating granted to only 67 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Blazer EV 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 Blazer EV’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 Chevrolet covers the Blazer EV. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Blazer EV ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The ID.4’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Blazer EV’s (7/100,000 vs. 6/100,000).

Volkswagen pays for scheduled maintenance on the ID.4 for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volkswagen will pay for tire rotations, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Blazer EV.

Engine

The ID.4 Pro’s optional electric motors produces 47 more horsepower (335 vs. 288) and 168 lbs.-ft. more torque (501 vs. 333) than the Blazer EV’s optional electric motors.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the ID.4 gets better mileage than the Blazer EV:

			MPGe
ID.4
	RWD	Pro Electric Motor	122 city/104 hwy
		Standard Electric Motor	115 city/98 hwy
	AWD	Pro Electric Motors	108 city/96 hwy
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	103 city/88 hwy

The ID.4 has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Blazer EV doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the ID.4’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Blazer EV:

	ID.4	Blazer EV
Front Rotors	14.1 inches	12.5 inches

Tires and Wheels

The ID.4 Standard’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Blazer EV LT’s 60 series tires. The ID.4 Pro S Plus’ 255/40R21 rear tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Blazer EV RS’ 45 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

The ID.4’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (47% to 53%) than the Blazer EV’s (55% to 45%). This gives the ID.4 more stable handling and braking.

The ID.4 handles at .83 G’s, while the Blazer EV RS 4x4 pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the ID.4’s turning circle is 8.2 feet tighter than the Blazer EV’s (31.5 feet vs. 39.7 feet). The ID.4 AWD’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the Blazer EV’s (36.42 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

Chassis

The Volkswagen ID.4 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 700 to 900 pounds less than the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

The ID.4 is 11.7 inches shorter than the Blazer EV, making the ID.4 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The ID.4 is 5.1 inches narrower than the Blazer EV, making the ID.4 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

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

Cargo Capacity

The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Blazer EV with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 25.5 cubic feet). The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Blazer EV with its rear seat folded (64.2 vs. 59.1 cubic feet).

Towing

The ID.4’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Blazer EV’s (2200 vs. 1500 pounds).

Ergonomics

The ID.4’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Blazer EV’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the ID.4 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Blazer EV can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The ID.4’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Blazer EV’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

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 Blazer EV doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Blazer EV’s available cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The ID.4 S/S Plus’ standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The ID.4’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Blazer EV.

The ID.4 S/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 Blazer EV.

The ID.4 has a 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. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Blazer EV RS.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volkswagen ID.4 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Blazer EV.

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 Blazer EV doesn’t offer an automated parking system.