Vehicle comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volkswagen ID.4
Side-by-side fuel and ownership cost comparison. Estimates use 12,000 mi/year at average US gas and electricity prices.
- Updated for 2026
- EPA-style MPG
- US avg fuel prices
- EV rates vary by state
- Transparent assumptions
Lowest running cost
Volkswagen ID.4 wins on fuel cost
At 12,000 miles per year, the Volkswagen ID.4 costs about $619 per year, roughly $973 less than the Volkswagen Tiguan. Over 5 years, that's about $4865 in fuel savings.
Spec & cost comparison
MPG/MPGe figures are estimates based on typical recent model years.
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | SUV | EV |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Electric |
| City MPG/MPGe | 23 | 110 |
| Highway MPG/MPGe | 30 | 91 |
| Combined MPG/MPGe | 26 | 101 |
| Tank / Battery | 15.3 gal | 82 kWh |
| Energy cost | $3.45/gal | $0.16/kWh |
| Cost per mile | $0.133 | $0.052 |
Annual cost at 8k / 12k / 15k miles
Estimated yearly fuel spend at common US mileage levels.
| Miles/year | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen ID.4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | $1062/yr · $88/mo | $413/yr · $34/mo | $649 (Volkswagen ID.4) |
| 12,000 | $1592/yr · $133/mo | $619/yr · $52/mo | $973 (Volkswagen ID.4) |
| 15,000 | $1990/yr · $166/mo | $774/yr · $65/mo | $1216 (Volkswagen ID.4) |
Estimates only. Real costs depend on driving style, terrain, local gas/electricity prices and weather.
Which one is best for…
Best for commuting
Volkswagen ID.4
Highest combined MPG/MPGe and lowest cost per mile means cheaper daily driving.
See Volkswagen ID.4Best for road trips
Volkswagen Tiguan
Better highway efficiency, larger tank/battery and longer range between stops.
See Volkswagen TiguanBest for families
Volkswagen Tiguan
SUVs, minivans and three-row vehicles win on space and child-seat flexibility.
See Volkswagen TiguanBest for lowest running cost
Volkswagen ID.4
Cheaper energy use and lower cost per mile at every common mileage tier.
See Volkswagen ID.4How we compare these vehicles
- Annual mileage
- Modeled at 12,000 mi/yr unless a scenario specifies otherwise.
- Cost per mile
- $/gal ÷ MPG, or $/kWh ÷ (MPGe ÷ 33.7) for EVs.
- EV vs gas
- Compared at average US gas and residential electricity prices — fast-charging can be 2–3× higher.
- Maintenance
- Fuel cost only — EVs typically save another $400–$1,000/yr in service and brake wear.
Sources & assumptions
- EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
- U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
- AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
- EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.
We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to drive, the Volkswagen Tiguan or Volkswagen ID.4?
At 12,000 miles per year, the Volkswagen ID.4 costs about $619 per year vs $1592 for the Volkswagen Tiguan — roughly $973 less per year.
What's the MPG difference between the Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen ID.4?
The Volkswagen Tiguan is rated around 26 combined MPG versus 101 MPGe for the Volkswagen ID.4. Highway figures are 30 vs 91.
How much will I spend on fuel over 5 years?
Driving 12,000 miles a year for five years, expect about $7962 for the Volkswagen Tiguan and $3097 for the Volkswagen ID.4, a difference of roughly $4865.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan or Volkswagen ID.4 better for commuting?
For pure cost per mile, the Volkswagen ID.4 wins. EVs charged at home typically deliver the lowest commuting cost, followed by hybrids and efficient compacts.
Which one is better for road trips?
Volkswagen Tiguan is generally the better road-trip choice — gas and hybrid vehicles win on long highway routes thanks to faster refueling, while EVs work best when charging stops fit your route.
Are these fuel cost numbers accurate for my driving?
They're estimates based on EPA-style combined MPG and average US gas and electricity prices. Real-world cost depends on local fuel prices, driving style, terrain, weather and how much city vs highway driving you do.