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2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

The 2022 Ford Explorer is a prominent SUV with a handsome appearance, numerous customization options and hybrid availability. What happens when it goes up against the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, an SUV with a roomy interior, quiet riding and outstanding safety credentials?

Design & Style

The Volkswagen ID.4 is completely electric with the capacity to hold 5 passengers with a range of 260 miles. Its latest changes for this year include a slight increase in its DC charging rate at 135 kW. It uses a platform which is dedicated that doesn’t require tailpipes or engines, and though it resembles a traditional hatchback externally, the cabin is complete with state of the art features like voice control, ambient lights and a capacitive style steering wheel.

The Explorer is one of Ford’s most popular sport utility vehicles. It has 3 rows with the capacity to hold 7 passengers, and although previous generations were known for their boxy appearance, the latest incarnation is longer and broader. It offers multiple trims, with the most lavish being Platinum and King Ranch, and is equipped with a hybrid based power train. Eight inch touch displays come standard but buyers can upgrade to ten inches.

Technology & Safety

The Ford Explorer comes with a multitude of safety countermeasures, and has garnered excellent crash test reviews as a result. The IIHS bestowed its prestigious Top Safety Pick award while the NHTSA gave it a 5 star rating. It has emergency automated brakes, adapted cruise control, multiple airbags, evasive steering and more. Its cabin comforts include 2 USB ports, powered/heated seats, and leather upholstery with noise cancellation.

The Volkswagen ID.4 has also earned a 5 star rating via the NHTSA, along with a Top Safety Pick award. It has all of the safety features found in the Ford Explorer including parking sensors, the ability to identify traffic signs and pedestrian detection. Its cabin comforts include two zoned climate control, heated seats, leather covered steering wheel and ten inch touch displays.

Performance

The most powerful Volkswagen ID.4 uses a motor which is asynchronous and capable of generating 295 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 7.5 seconds, with a towing capacity of 2,700 pounds. The most powerful Ford Explorer is the ST, which has a dual turbo V6 engine that can generate 400 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 5.6 seconds with a towing capacity of 5,600 pounds.

The Bottom Line

Though both SUVs are comparably priced and have the same safety credentials, the Ford Explorer surpasses the Volkswagen when it comes to seating capacity, performance and towing capacity, and this combined with the ID.4’s slow infotainment, grabby brakes and low precision capacitive controls makes the Ford Explorer the winner.

Ready to Schedule a 2022 Ford Explorer Test Drive Today?

If you are, then come visit us at Empire Ford of Huntington. We will make sure that you will enjoy the test drive experience, whether you want to experience our 2022 Ford Explorer or any other cars in our fleet. Drop by our dealership today or call us in advance to book a test drive appointment.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Prices include all costs to be paid by a consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes.