2025 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4

2025 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $39,995 to $57,295
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 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 - 3,500 lbs 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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-50 than in the Volkswagen ID.4. The Volkswagen ID.4 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50, 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-50 is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen ID.4, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 is much wider than the Volkswagen ID.4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-50, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 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-50 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-50 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-50 and the Volkswagen ID.4. The Mazda CX-50 has less cargo space than the Volkswagen ID.4, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.