2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

2024 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $39,735 to $57,055
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 58.1 ft3 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 282-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 201 - 335 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 180.1 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.6 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the Volkswagen ID.4. The Volkswagen ID.4 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mazda CX-5 is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen ID.4, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-5 is about the same width as the Volkswagen ID.4. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen ID.4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen ID.4 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-5 has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-5 and the Volkswagen ID.4. The Mazda CX-5 has less cargo space than the Volkswagen ID.4, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.