Compare the2024 Volkswagen ID.4VS 2023 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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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 Pro has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The MX-30 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the ID.4 and the MX-30 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, 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.

The Volkswagen ID.4 achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The MX-30 has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

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 tire rotations, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Mazda doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MX-30.

There are over 19 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 Pro’s standard electric motor produces 139 more horsepower (282 vs. 143) and 202 lbs.-ft. more torque (402 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor. The ID.4 Pro’s optional electric motors produces 192 more horsepower (335 vs. 143) and 301 lbs.-ft. more torque (501 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor.

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

	ID.4	MX-30
Zero to 60 MPH	7.6 sec	8.7 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7.6 sec	8.8 sec
Quarter Mile	16 sec	16.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	86 MPH	83 MPH
Top Speed	100 MPH	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	Pro Electric Motor	122 city/104 hwy
		Standard Electric Motor	115 city/98 hwy
	AWD	Pro Electric Motors	108 city/96 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	Pro Electric Motor	291 miles
		Standard Electric Motor	206 miles
	AWD	Pro Electric Motors	263 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 standard tires than the MX-30 (235/55R19 vs. 215/55R18). The ID.4 S’ optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the MX-30 (F:235/50R20 & R:255/45R20 vs. 215/55R18).

The ID.4 Pro S Plus’ 235/45R21 front and 255/40R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series front and 40 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall 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 Plus has standard 21-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 standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the ID.4 flat and controlled during cornering. The MX-30’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

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 4.4 inches longer than on the MX-30 (108.8 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 3.3 feet tighter than the MX-30’s (31.5 feet vs. 34.8 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.

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/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

The ID.4 has a 2200 lbs. towing capacity. The MX-30 has no towing capacity.

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

The power windows standard on both the ID.4 and the MX-30 have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the ID.4 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The MX-30 prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

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 MX-30 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

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.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the ID.4 Pro S/Pro S Plus keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The MX-30 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

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 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.

Both the ID.4 and the MX-30 offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the ID.4 has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The MX-30 doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

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 front center console. The MX-30 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

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 almost 378 to one during 2023.