Compare the2025 Nissan AriyaVS 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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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 Ariya 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.

The Nissan Ariya has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The ID.4 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

With its standard ProPilot Assist, the Nissan Ariya is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Volkswagen ID.4, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Ariya	ID.4
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	-32 MPH	-21 MPH
Warning Issued-Brights	1.8 sec	1.7 sec

Both the Ariya and the ID.4 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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Nissan Ariya is safer than the Volkswagen ID.4:

	Ariya	ID.4
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	43.4%	54%
Neck Compression	34 lbs.	91 lbs.

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Nissan Ariya is safer than the Volkswagen ID.4:

	Ariya	ID.4
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.8 inches	.8 inches
Hip Force	203 lbs.	356 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	89	125
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	35 G’s

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

Warranty

The Ariya’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the ID.4’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Nissan pays for scheduled maintenance on the Ariya 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 66 percent more Nissan dealers than there are Volkswagen dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Ariya’s warranty.

Reliability

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 Ariya’s reliability 33 points higher than the ID.4.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Volkswagen vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan above average in initial quality. With 75 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volkswagen is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Volkswagen With 68 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Nissan higher than Volkswagen.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Volkswagen vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Nissan 10 places higher in reliability than Volkswagen.

Engine

The Ariya has more powerful engines than the ID.4:

	Horsepower
Ariya Engage electric motor	214 HP
Ariya Evolve+ electric motor	238 HP
Ariya Engage electric motors	335 HP
Ariya Engage+/Evolve+/Platinum+ electric motors	389 HP
ID.4 electric motor	201 HP
ID.4 Pro electric motor	282 HP
ID.4 Pro electric motors	335 HP

As tested in Car and Driver the Ariya Evolve+ electric motor is faster than the Volkswagen ID.4 electric motor:

	Ariya	ID.4
Zero to 60 MPH	7.5 sec	7.6 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	19 sec	26 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7.5 sec	7.6 sec
Quarter Mile	15.9 sec	16 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92 MPH	86 MPH
Top Speed	103 MPH	100 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Ariya Engage+/Evolve+/Platinum+ electric motors is faster than the ID.4 Pro electric motors:

	Ariya	ID.4
Zero to 60 MPH	5 sec	5.2 sec
Quarter Mile	13.5 sec	13.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	108.1 MPH	101.3 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Ariya Engage+/Evolve+/Platinum+ electric motors is faster than the Volkswagen ID.4 (201 HP engine):

	Ariya	ID.4
Zero to 60 MPH	5 sec	7.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13.5 sec	15.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	108.1 MPH	86.3 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The Ariya can travel longer on a full charge than the ID.4 on a full charge:

			Miles
Ariya
	FWD	Evolve+ Electric Motor	289 miles
		Engage Electric Motor	216 miles
	AWD	Engage+/Evolve+ Electric Motors	272 miles
		Platinum+ Electric Motors	267 miles
ID.4
	RWD	Standard Electric Motor	206 miles
	AWD	Pro Electric Motors	263 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Ariya + e-4ORCE’s brake rotors are larger than those on the ID.4:

	Ariya + e-4ORCE	ID.4
Front Rotors	14.3 inches	14.1 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	11” drums

The Nissan Ariya 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 Ariya stops shorter than the ID.4:

	Ariya	ID.4
70 to 0 MPH	168 feet	169 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	130 feet	134 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Ariya Platinum+’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the ID.4 (245/45R20 vs. 235/50R20).

The Ariya has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The ID.4 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Ariya is 1.9 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the ID.4.

The Ariya Platinum+ handles at .86 G’s, while the ID.4 pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Ariya Platinum+ executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the ID.4 Pro (26.3 seconds @ .71 average G’s vs. 27.6 seconds @ .61 average G’s).

Chassis

The Ariya Platinum+ uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The ID.4 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Ariya has 1.2 inches more front legroom, 1.6 inches more front hip room, .4 inches more rear headroom and 5.8 inches more rear hip room than the ID.4.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Ariya’s rear seats recline. The ID.4’s rear seats don’t recline.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors in the ID.4 S/S Plus, the Ariya Platinum+ has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position (with optional power wheel adjuster) and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Ariya’s standard Intelligent Key allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. KESSY Keyless Access standard on the ID.4 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Ariya 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.

Consumer Reports rated the Ariya’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the ID.4’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

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

The Nissan Ariya has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the ID.4 Pro S Plus.

The Ariya 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 ID.4 S/Plus.

Compared to the Volkswagen ID.4, the Nissan Ariya eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

The Ariya Platinum+’s ProPILOT Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The ID.4’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park.

Economic Advantages

The Ariya will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Ariya will retain 49.41% to 50.01% of its original price after five years, while the ID.4 only retains 45.85% to 47.55%.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Nissan Ariya, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Volkswagen ID.4 isn't recommended.

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