Compare the2024 Volkswagen ID.4VS 2024 Honda Prologue

The ID.4’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Prologue doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

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 Prologue 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.

The ID.4’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Prologue doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the ID.4 and the Prologue have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Volkswagen ID.4 achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Prologue has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

The ID.4 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck. The Prologue’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Volkswagen’s powertrain warranty covers the ID.4 3 years and 40,000 miles longer than Honda covers the Prologue. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Prologue ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The ID.4’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Prologue’s (7 vs. 5 years).

The ID.4 has more powerful engines than the Prologue:

As tested in Car and Driver the ID.4 Pro electric motors is faster than the Honda Prologue electric motors:

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

Regenerative brakes improve the ID.4’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Prologue doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

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

The ID.4 stops much shorter than the Prologue:

The ID.4 Standard’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Prologue’s standard 60 series tires. The ID.4 Pro S Plus’ 255/40R21 rear tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Prologue Elite’s 45 series tires.

The ID.4 Pro S AWD handles at .86 G’s, while the Prologue Elite pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the ID.4’s turning circle is 8.1 feet tighter than the Prologue’s (31.5 feet vs. 39.6 feet). The ID.4 AWD’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the Prologue’s (36.42 feet vs. 39.6 feet).

The Volkswagen ID.4 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 600 pounds less than the Honda Prologue.

The ID.4 is 11.5 inches shorter than the Prologue, making the ID.4 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The ID.4 is 5.4 inches narrower than the Prologue, making the ID.4 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

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 Prologue doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Prologue with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 25.2 cubic feet). The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Prologue with its rear seat folded (64.2 vs. 57.7 cubic feet).

The ID.4’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Prologue’s (2200 vs. 1500 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 Prologue doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The ID.4’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Prologue’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

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 Prologue doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Both the ID.4 and the Prologue have standard heated front seats. The ID.4 Pro S Plus also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Prologue.

The ID.4 S/S Plus has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Prologue.

The ID.4’s Park Assist Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Prologue doesn’t offer an automated parking system.