Volkswagen ID.4 Standard RWD 2025 vs Rivian R3

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thumb image Volkswagen ID.4 Standard RWD 2025 US$ 40,000
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thumb image Rivian R3 US$ 37,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Volkswagen Rivian
Model ID.4 Standard RWD 2025 R3
Vehicle Type Electric Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback)
Trims ID.4 Standard (RWD), ID.4 S (RWD), ID.4 Pro (RWD), ID.4 Pro S (RWD), ID.4 Pro S Plus (RWD), ID.4 GTX (AWD) R3, R3X (performance variant)
Release Date October-November 2024 Expected 2026–2027
Status Available Upcoming / Pre-production
Made In Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA) Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois
Body Type Compact crossover SUV 5-door hatchback SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic
Colors Glacier White, Mythos Black, Moonstone Gray, Kings Red, Arctic Blue, Dusk Blue TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Permanent Magnet Motor Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X)
Horsepower 201 hp Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim)
Torque 229 lb-ft Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds 3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor)
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h) Est. 125–135 mph
Range 275-300 miles Up to 300+ miles (larger battery)
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform
Battery Capacity 62 kWh Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh)
Power Consumption 3.1–3.4 mi/kWh Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (48A, 0-100% in 7.5 hrs for 82 kWh) Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr
Supercharging Speed 170 kW Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed Supports 170 kW peak 10–80% in <30 min
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25–30 miles/hr Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger)
Charging Time 0-100% in 6–7 hours Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (North America) NACS (adapter for CCS)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW) 240V wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW (48A) Est. 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 180.5 in (4,584 mm) 170–175 in (est.)
Width 84.9 in (2,156 mm) 74–76 in (est.)
Height 64.4 in (1,636 mm) 65–67 in (est.)
Wheelbase 108.9 in (2,766 mm) Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in)
Ground Clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode)
Cargo Space 30.3 cu ft TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk)
Curb Weight 4,300–4,500 lbs Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Steel wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 19" (Standard) / 20" (Optional) 19–21 in (varies by trim)
Front Tire 235/55 R19 / 255/45 R20 TBD
Rear Tire 235/55 R19 / 255/45 R20 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-Speed automatic Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 36.4 ft (11.1 m) TBD
Gear Box Direct Drive N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link)
Rear Suspension Multi-link Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS)
Navigation System Yes Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Supported for software updates Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone as key + fob)
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Likely available
Panoramic Sunroof No Optional (glass roof)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Not yet (same as above)
Touchscreen 10 inches Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (via infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 6 Speakers Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking system Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Disc
Rear Brakes Drum brakes Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 7 Airbags (front, side, and curtain) Likely 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors No Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Optional Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Likely (off-road trims)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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