Volkswagen ID.4 vs Subaru Uncharted

The Volkswagen ID.4 starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted 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 Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Volkswagen ID.4.

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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted.

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 Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-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 Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted counters with V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

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

The Volkswagen ID.4 measures 4,585mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 50mm longer than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (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 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, 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 / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.4) vs 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).