Volkswagen ID.4 vs Hyundai ELEXIO

The Volkswagen ID.4 starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai ELEXIO 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.

Both the Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai ELEXIO hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Volkswagen ID.4 and 88% for the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Volkswagen ID.4 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Volkswagen ID.4 and 9 in the Hyundai ELEXIO. The Volkswagen ID.4 adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai ELEXIO misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Volkswagen ID.4 features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai ELEXIO gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen ID.4 stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the Hyundai ELEXIO. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volkswagen ID.4 gets cloth upholstery while the Hyundai ELEXIO offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Volkswagen ID.4 and 2-zone in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

The Volkswagen ID.4 uses a Electric producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Hyundai ELEXIO responds with a Electric Motor making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.4 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID.4 is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (Volkswagen ID.4) vs 88.1kWh (Hyundai ELEXIO), giving WLTP ranges of 544km and 700km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Volkswagen ID.4) vs 150kW (Hyundai ELEXIO).

The Volkswagen ID.4 measures 4,585mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 30mm shorter than the Hyundai ELEXIO at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID.4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 543L in the Volkswagen ID.4 and 506L in the Hyundai ELEXIO, giving the Volkswagen ID.4 a 37L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai ELEXIO leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.4) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO). Both match on warranty length.