2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport vs the 2023 Tesla Model Y

The market for electric vehicles is heating up, and Volkswagen has a major contender in the fray – the ID.4. It’s a remarkable electric SUV with great range, beautiful styling, and great charging times. Tesla, on the other hand, has been at it longer than anyone currently, and the competitive Model Y is quite popular. So, how do the two compare with each other? Let’s take a look and see how the 2023 VW ID.4 compares with the 2023 Tesla Model Y!

How Does the 2023 VW ID.4 Stack Up Against the 2023 Tesla Model Y?

How does the ID.4 compare to the Model Y? Well, the numbers and specs are all laid out for you below to judge for yourself. Check out how things stack up and let us know what you think!

Feature / Spec	2023 VW ID.4	2023 Tesla Model Y
Starting MSRP	$38,995	$49,990
Standard Engine / Horsepower / Torque	Electric / 201 / 229	Electric / 231 / 251
Standard Transmission / Drive	Direct transmission / RWD	Direct transmission / RWD
Estimated Max Range Miles	208	269
Standard Safety Features	VW IQ.DRIVE	Tesla Active Safety
Infotainment	12” touchscreen	15” touchscreen
Seating	Up to 5 people	Up to 5 people
Max Cargo Volume Cubic Feet	64.2	68

The 2023 Tesla Model Y base starts at $49,990 and gets about 269 miles of driving range. It can go from 0-60 miles per hour in just five seconds1. The Model Y is quick and has great driving range. The best ID.4 matchup for the base model Tesla Model Y is the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S with LG Battery. It makes 201 horsepower and gets 275 miles of range.

Size

The ID.4 is smaller than the Model Y. It’s 180.5 inches in length versus the Model Y’s 187.0 inches. It’s also slightly narrower at 72.9 inches, while the Tesla is 75.6 inches wide. Inside, it’s a similar story. The Model Y can hold slightly more cargo with the rear seats folded down, 68.0 cubic feet for the Tesla, and 64.2 for the Volkswagen.

Price

While the Model Y comes in two options, Volkswagen offers eight ID.4 trims starting with the Standard RWD variant ($38,995) and going up to the AWD Pro Plus, which starts at $55,245. Compared to the Tesla’s Long Range ($55,990) and Performance editions ($58,990), the ID.4 is more budget-friendly.

At the end of the day, they are both excellent vehicles; however, the ID.4 is more affordable and more accessible than the Model Y. If you want to find out more about the 2023 ID.4, contact us!