Compare the2024 Volkswagen ID.4VS 2024 Genesis GV60

The ID.4 has a standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The GV60 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the ID.4 and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Volkswagen ID.4 is safer than the GV60:

There are almost 3 times as many Volkswagen dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ID.4’s warranty.

The ID.4 Pro’s optional electric motors produces 55 lbs.-ft. more torque (501 vs. 446) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the ID.4 gets better mileage than the GV60:

The ID.4 can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:

For better stopping power the ID.4’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the GV60:

The ID.4 stops much shorter than the GV60:

The ID.4 Pro S AWD handles at .86 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the ID.4’s turning circle is 7.7 feet tighter than the GV60’s (31.5 feet vs. 39.2 feet). The ID.4 AWD’s turning circle is 2.8 feet tighter than the GV60’s (36.42 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

The Volkswagen ID.4 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 400 pounds less than the Genesis GV60.

The front grille of the ID.4 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The GV60 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the GV60 with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 24 cubic feet). The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (64.2 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

The ID.4’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV60’s (2200 vs. 2000 pounds).

Standard trailer stability control on the ID.4 uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV60 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the ID.4 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV60 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the ID.4 has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ID.4 S/S Plus has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The GV60 doesn’t offer cornering lights. The ID.4 S/S Plus also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The Volkswagen ID.4 outsold the Genesis GV60 by over 11 to one during 2023.