2025 Ford Escape vs. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Escape

2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,400 to $38,110
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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 26 - 42 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-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, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 201 - 335 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 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 Ford Escape than in the Volkswagen ID.4. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Volkswagen ID.4.

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 Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen ID.4, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is a little wider than the Volkswagen ID.4, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen ID.4, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape and the Volkswagen ID.4. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Escape as you will in the Volkswagen ID.4.