2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
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MSRP$32,925 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$31,423 | Average price$24,705 |
Listings5053 | Listings475 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2021 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThere was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
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Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway89 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height64.4 in |
Length198.8 in | Length180.5 in |
Width89.3 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,925 | $39,995 |
Average price | $31,423 | $24,705 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | There was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1347 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |
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