Volkswagen ID.4 vs Nissan LEAF

2020 Nissan LEAF
2020 Nissan LEAF
$31,600MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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2020 Nissan LEAF
$31,600MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2011-Present

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$31,600

MSRP

$39,735

Average price

$12,696

Average price

$26,754

Listings

4270

Listings

3380
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Poor value for money
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)
  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation
  • Touch-sensing controls

Reviews Summary

This is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car.

Reviews Summary

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased driving range to nearly 300 miles, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. However, it no longer includes complimentary DC fast charging for three years. Instead, you get up to 500 kWh of free charging, after which you’ll pay to play.

Verdict: While the downgrade in free charging is a bummer, the updated 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is not. With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s electric SUV need not make apologies.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

147 hp Electric

Engine

201 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

40 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

62 kWh

MPG City

123

MPG City

115

MPG Highway

99

MPG Highway

98

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

65 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

8 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

6.25 hours
2020 Nissan LEAF
2020 Nissan LEAF
$31,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Nissan LEAF
$31,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2011-Present
2021-Present
MSRP
$31,600
$39,735
Average price
$12,696
$26,754
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.0
4.6
Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Poor value for money
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)
  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation
  • Touch-sensing controls
Summary
This is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car.

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased driving range to nearly 300 miles, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. However, it no longer includes complimentary DC fast charging for three years. Instead, you get up to 500 kWh of free charging, after which you’ll pay to play.

Verdict: While the downgrade in free charging is a bummer, the updated 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is not. With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s electric SUV need not make apologies.

Shop for a new Volkswagen ID.4

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
147 hp Electric
201 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
EV Battery Capacity
40 kWh
62 kWh
MPG City
123
115
MPG Highway
99
98
Battery Charge Time (120V)
65 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
8 hours
6.25 hours
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