Subaru Uncharted vs Volkswagen ID.4

The Subaru Uncharted starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen ID.4 opens at $59,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Subaru Uncharted features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen ID.4 gets a 12.9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted stands out with V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen ID.4. The Volkswagen ID.4 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru Uncharted uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 252kW, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.4 responds with a Electric making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted) vs 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.4), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 544km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Uncharted) vs 175kW (Volkswagen ID.4).

The Subaru Uncharted measures 4,535mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 50mm shorter than the Volkswagen ID.4 at 4,585mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID.4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 403L in the Subaru Uncharted and 543L in the Volkswagen ID.4, giving the Volkswagen ID.4 a 140L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Subaru Uncharted) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.4). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Subaru Uncharted)—.