2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Jeep Compass
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MSRP$39,995 | MSRP$26,785 |
Average price$24,619 | Average price$25,003 |
Listings474 | Listings1962 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2022 Jeep Compass Reviews SummaryJeep now considers itself a premium brand. That means it prices its vehicles a little higher than the equivalents offered by mainstream nameplates but still below the traditional luxury marques. In exchange for this price premium, Jeep offers class-leading off-roading capabilities, a Jeep Wave benefits program, admission into “the club” of Jeep owners, and, with some of its models, high-end trim levels loaded with upscale materials, finishes, and features. This year, Jeep improves the 2022 Compass in an effort to better qualify it as a premium entry. Based on a week spent in the ritzy Compass High Altitude, we think the SUV is better it was than before. But does it meet the expected standard? Not quite. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine201 hp Electric | Engine2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower177 hp @ 6400 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City104 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway89 | MPG Highway31 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name201 hp Electric | Engine Name2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque172 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower177 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City104 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway89 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.3 cu ft | Cargo Space27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4517 lbs | Curb Weight3184 lbs |
Height64.4 in | Height64.6 in |
Length180.5 in | Length173.4 in |
Width72.9 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase103.8 in |
Maximum Payload1347 lbs | Maximum Payload1216 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,995 | $26,785 |
Average price | $24,619 | $25,003 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Jeep now considers itself a premium brand. That means it prices its vehicles a little higher than the equivalents offered by mainstream nameplates but still below the traditional luxury marques. In exchange for this price premium, Jeep offers class-leading off-roading capabilities, a Jeep Wave benefits program, admission into “the club” of Jeep owners, and, with some of its models, high-end trim levels loaded with upscale materials, finishes, and features. This year, Jeep improves the 2022 Compass in an effort to better qualify it as a premium entry. Based on a week spent in the ritzy Compass High Altitude, we think the SUV is better it was than before. But does it meet the expected standard? Not quite. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 201 hp Electric | 2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 177 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 104 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 89 | 31 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 201 hp Electric | 2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | |
Horsepower | 177 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 104 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 89 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.3 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4517 lbs | 3184 lbs |
Height | 64.4 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 173.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 103.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1347 lbs | 1216 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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