Renault 4 E-Tech vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
How the Renault 4 E-Tech and the Volkswagen ID. Polo compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Renault 4 E-Tech | Volkswagen ID. Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 254 mi | 263 mi |
| Usable battery | 52 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 12.7 kWh/100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Renault 4 E-Tech | Volkswagen ID. Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 168 mi | 175 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 242 mi | 250 mi |
| Highway | 198 mi | 206 mi |
| City | 275 mi | 285 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Further in winter
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- More efficient
- Renault 4 E-Tech
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Renault 4 E-Tech or the Volkswagen ID. Polo?
- On the EPA rating the Renault 4 E-Tech is rated 254 mi and the Volkswagen ID. Polo 263 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 168 mi from the Renault 4 E-Tech and 175 mi from the Volkswagen ID. Polo.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.