Genesis GV60 vs Volkswagen ID.4: Specs Compared
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The Volkswagen ID.4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 113 mpg combined versus 112 mpg for the Genesis GV60, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Volkswagen ID.4 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2023–2027
Genesis GV60
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 18 configurations
2021–2026
Volkswagen ID.4
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 29 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Genesis GV60 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 112 mpg | 113 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 125 mpg ✓ | 122 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 101 mpg | 104 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 | $650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2023–2027 | 2021–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 18 | 29 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Genesis GV60 vs Volkswagen ID.4 dimensions and size
The Volkswagen ID.4 is 2.8 inches longer than the Genesis GV60 on a wheelbase 5.1 inches shorter, and 35.3 lbs lighter. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Genesis GV60 (2026) | Volkswagen ID.4 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 180.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.4 in | 72.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 64.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,374 lbs | 4,339 lbs | 35 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Genesis GV60 vs Volkswagen ID.4: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Volkswagen ID.4 burns about $650 of fuel annually against $700 for the Genesis GV60. That $50 yearly gap compounds to roughly $250 over five years and $400 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Genesis GV60 is the stronger commuter at 125 mpg city, while the Volkswagen ID.4 pulls ahead on the interstate at 104 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Drivetrain and class: the Genesis GV60 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Volkswagen ID.4 with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
GV60 vs ID.4: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Genesis GV60 or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The Volkswagen ID.4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 113 mpg combined versus 112 mpg for the Genesis GV60, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volkswagen ID.4 runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $700 for the Genesis GV60 — a difference of roughly $50 per year.
What engines do the GV60 and ID.4 offer?
Genesis GV60: no engine data on record. Volkswagen ID.4: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Genesis GV60 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Volkswagen ID.4 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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