Volkswagen ID.4 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E
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- It’s an EV battle for the people! While there may be discount “off menu” options from Tesla, VW and Ford have the dealer network, reach, and most importantly, tax credits to make the ID.4 and Mach E more viable electric alternatives to the CR-V, RAV-4, Tiguan, Equinox and others. Which new EV is right for you? Which is more fun to drive? Which one has a frunk? Let’s find out!
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This was probably your best video. Not just the added benefit of it being a comparison but the more frequent edits and camera angels made it much more enjoyable. The effort was noticed and appreciated
Alex read my mind. I wanted to see this comparison exactly.
U read each other's minds...
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
@@BUNKERPT A heat pump is offered in Europe but not in American models. Alex is discussing models sold here in North America. (Obviously!) I won't bother addressing the rest of your insane rant. Screaming in all upper case letters is rude and completely nullifies any credibility you might have.
@@BUNKERPT and here i am thinking hes biased towards the VEW :OP 100% sure the Mustang will travel further in real life than the VW. Plus what he failed to mention about the VW is the horrible amounts of plastic on the VW.
It's really so difficult to test drive the Volkswagen without the sales people harassing me. Thanks to Alex and his reviews. He shows pretty much like the test drive I would do at the dealership.
I think these pushy sales people are the main reason many opt to get Teslas instead.
Alex is the best reviewer for actual car shoppers. Great real-life comparisons on actual practical matters. Must watch for buyers. This a great video for folks considering either of these vehicles.
Agreed! He really knows his stuff, and he does a great job sharing it with the world!
No mention of the fact the US version has lots of missing features from the European version, including less paint options, no 3D HUD, no heat pump, no Matrix LEDs, no 3D matrix rear lights.
As an aside those pointless ugly orange reflector strips on the wheel arches North American markets insist on.
He’s also easily the most thorough. I wouldn’t buy a car without reviewing his video first.
I especially like the fact that he is EV savvy. So many reviewers trip over aspects of electric cars that are just not a problem for me with my EVs. I need a car reviewer that knows EVs. Alex is good at this.
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
I lust after the Mach-E GT, but I'm unbearably practical - the boxy shape, tow rating and greater ground clearance of the ID 4 warms my heart.
Honest and reasonable. Tell your friends how lucky they are.
Yeah ground clearance and the Mach E having no official tow capacity vs the ID4 2200lbs/2700lbs is a consideration. Torklift is working on a Mach E hitch, but it's careful to say any towing issue won't be because of their hitch. torkliftcentral.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-trailer-hitch
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
@@BUNKERPT Paulo, Your constant harping on this issue reminds me of our former President repeatedly telling us there was no Covid. For my personal choice, I've already chosen the ID.4 because there are features that appeal to me more.
@@BUNKERPT The U.S. ID.4 does not have a heat pump. I have no idea about your other ramblings.
Love how much USEFUL information Alex fits into his vids. Clear, complete, concise. Great job!
Great comparison video. Good to see them side by side at different angles. Thank you AA!
Great review without the cliche “Tesla killer” clickbait. Wonderful job Alex.
Neither of these is a Tesla killer at this point.
@@brownro214 that's not the point
@@brownro214 They are getting close though. The range and the tech in these Tesla competitors are getting there. The main advantage to Tesla's is the Supercharger network. Either way, I think it is important to have competition and people need to realise that the Tesla isn't the only option.
This was a great review and super useful. Very densely packed with information. So glad I watched. Have test driven both plus the model Y and leaning towards the Mustang, but still stuck on Tesla’s network and thinking the EV rebate will be extended.
Great review Alex. Very informative! Tons of information. Thanks!
Really like how during your video, you put at the bottom, a layout comparing the car you're reviewing, against it's competitors.
That’s a perfect comparison and review video! Superb ! Thank you !
Not being able to close the panoramic roof would be a big problem for me.
Deal-breaker in Phoenix. No way to get a simple, solid roof?
@@barry28907 My friend has the base model ford and no sun roof at all. The seat are the most comfortable car seat my butt has ever sat on.
I agree. I have no desire for a glass roof. We have a Toyota 4Runner with a sunroof. It hasn't been open for a combined total of one hour in 12 years.
I have the Mach E First Edition with a glass panoramic roof. While it is still spring weather in Los Angeles, we did have a 90-degree weather recently, thankfully the Infrared coating on the panoramic roof was great! I noticed no heat affecting me from the roof and was similar to my other car which is a sunroof with shade. We have not had 110 degree weather yet so I cannot comment how it handles rejecting that level of heat.
Right!? Not for me, but my wife has me close the sunroof in our current car every time she gets in. I love the Frunk in the Mach E, but the ID4 wins overall. Either way...the new electric cars make for very exciting times in automobiles!
It boggles the mind that we're still dealing with laggy entertainment systems on new cars after all these years. Targeting the electronics for the relatively static software that goes in cars isn't rocket science, and there's really no excuse for not building something that is absolutely responsive 99% of the time.
It's because of the chips they use, most of these manufacturers use really cheap chips thay don't have a lot of power
@@alwaysiyi272 Maybe so, but that is so counterproductive. A faster processor would cost how much per car? $100? I’d pay that to not have a laggy frustrating infotainment system. It is a penny wise and pound foolish decision.
@@M1911jln may have something to do with the chip shortages the entire planet is facing with increasing competition from cryptocurrency miners. Could be that they cannot physically get their hands on something to handle the performance, regardless of cost.
@@M1911jln No, probably about 20-30 dollars. Carmakers are ultimate cheapskates.
@@ALMX5DP I agree
In BC Canada here. Our version comes with a heat pump! Also a heated windshield. ID 4 all the way!
Drive the Mach-e also. Its outstanding! I have one on order now.
Great video, very compact, concise and informative.
I test drove the ID.4 last week (in Europe) and the one I drove had brake hold. You get a heat pump in the ID.4 in the higher trim versions and in the lower trim versions it's optional (about $650 option).
Heat Pump is now standard in Europe, but not even an option in the US, at least for now.
Thank you for the comparison! Great job, one thing for me however, is I did not have any trouble with feeling too hot in the Mach-e with the panoramic roof, it has auto-darkening on the premium.
Been looking for this comparison! Thanks!
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
The Mach E is inspired heavily by the Ford Evos concept model that was displayed around 2010. Ford used a lot of styling cues from that concept in recent years, but the Mach E is the closest thing you’ll see.
Love it!
This was a GREAT breakdown of the two cars. Was already leaning (strongly) towards the Mach E based on styling, fun element and the better screen view, functionality. This review helped me seal the deal. Thank you!
Looking forward to the Ioniq 5
Great review. Very thorough.
excellent review Alex, thanks.
Great review. I drive hwy 17 in the Santa Cruz mountains and my premium Mach-e handles great! I love the way it drives. It handles almost as well as my 2012 Mazda Miata. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the different drive settings on the Mach-e . I stick with “engage”
I just wanna say I love your voice, feel very relaxing from your video.
My goodness I wanted a detailed comparison and I got one! Thank you!
Thanks for this great comparison.
Excellent comparison Alex 👏🏼👏🏼
thanks Alex for the honest review. Questions for you... looking at the rwd mach e... I live in a congestion traffic place where sometimes I might need to dart out in inclement weather. One concern I have is if I will be fish tailing with the mach e. I know on the review you said you thought mache e was a little less stable or loose. Have you had any problems darting out in snow or rain in your driving experience with either of these vehicles? Also curious how well the quick stopping is in that weather as well. I own a Chevy volt and a couple of times it has engaged the break stopping program in snow when I wasn't even sliding way too quickly and almost ended up in accidents. I find that a flaw in my volt. How was the mach e or the id.4 with that?
Great review! Thanks!
Love your reviews Alex. If I were to choose between these, I would go with VW after a year so they can work out any bugs and provide updates.
Thanks for the comparison. I would like to know about the lower back support in both of these cars, my wife has a lower back issue and good support is a must, also I would like to know about the headlights, are they any good? Living in northern WI I wonder if either are going to handle the cold weather better than something else..
They should've called the mustang a Pon-Eeee🤣
Or E-Quine
I call it the Paper Mache
The extra "eee's" are options, the base is just called the Pon-e.
@@casualsuede 😆😆😆 dealers would do it too
My vote would be The Escape E
One of the best reviewers out there. Great job!
Alex Great Comparison! But I would really like is if you could get a video comparison of what it would cost maintenance wise ? Ev to Ev and EV to Combustion engine?
Excellent video as always. Alex, please enable close captioning for your hearing impaired viewers.
Did he use user submitted captions before? I know google killed that and this weekend I’ve only been able to get auto-captions on most channels. It’s a mess :/
Thank you! This was really great!
Have a Mach E AWD Ext Range Premium in Rapid Red on order for the hubs. Looks like maybe August delivery. He asked about an ID4 for me because I like the more square back and higher clearance, so this comparison was very helpful. Thank you.
I test drive the ID4 today. Nope. I was not impressed at all. For the money, I’d go with a entry level Mach E over the VW hands down. The Ford is a much better car. Much.
I love your shows Alex. To the point and less subjective. Keep up the great work. My vote will be the VW ID4
I hope that future Mach-e comes with cloth seats along w/ optional roof sun shade. Tire and rim options would be welcome as well.
Yes, the much faster Mach-e with only skinny tires is a concern. As what good is speed without handling to go with it. The lack of a roof sunshade is a concern as well. But if exterior looks is a main concern, the Mach-e looks so much better than the VW.
Lack if ID 4 frunk is because VW moved all the HVAC components out of the cabin area . Giving more interior space
Excellent review, as usual!
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
@@BUNKERPT nonsense
Alex, did you not find the Travel assist option on the ID.4, its hands free driving option? Why only comparing lane assist?
Hey Alex, I wish you added the Chevy Bolt EUV to this review. I am intrigued by its value proposition and definitely considering an electric car for my next purchase.
I would cover the roof in the darkest tint available or wrap in an opaque body vinyl.
Alex's comment about the Mach E's glass roof being a solar oven was spot on. As a previous owner of a Subaru Outback wagon with a sunroof and living in FL, we kept is closed all of the time for that very reason. This would be a deal breaker for me concerning the Mach E.
Have a eGolf and I prefer more space in back then a front trunk! I prefer have access to front mecanic
Always appreciate the detailed reviews. My main problem with this and other other reviews is that I don't drive around with five roller bags, ever. What I do drive around with is my massage table (I'm a therapist). I also transport things like big screen TVs. In other words, large bulky items, not a series of bags I can adjust and rearrange. I haven't found any reviews by anyone that use some real-world examples of putting items in the cargo space.
Then you my friend probably should get the F-150 lightning.
amazing video. thanks, Alex! do you think those new tires might make you stick with the Ford a little bit longer?
Good comparison....thanks
Got the Mach E select trim. So happy with it!
VW was very nice, test drove one earlier last week. It was very. Comfortable and quiet, Great headroom at 6’3”. Havent tried the mach-e yet, recently bought the ModelY
How is the VW compared to Model Y?
i don't know about the options of the id4 in the US, but auto hold and coasting are in the European model, also a heat pump is available as option in Europe
Excellent review! You really cover all the bases! A viewer could make a decision between these cars based on this review alone. no need for a test drive!
Thank you for the excellent comparison between Mach-e and ID-4
Great review. However, I was wondering if you lowered the trunk floor to its lowest setting before adding your bags?
Great video, thank you.
Thank you 🤝 great video
ALEX! WHICH AIRLINE DID YOU OR DO YOU WORK FOR???? Love your reviews!
He owns his own company, so definitely doesn't work for an airline now.
Well done, that was a pretty legit EV car review which is more than I can say for most car reviewers who get their hands on an EV.
Finally the comparison we all been waiting for!
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
@@BUNKERPT I rarely put the effort in to slamming idiots, but you hit me on a bad day.
First, get over your caps lock ego and try actually listening to the review and not what you think you know. Like the fact that this is the North American -- specifically US release.
1. None of the US based reviewers have been able to get the ID4 onboard route planner to filter for charging rates. None.
2. VW's Travel Assist (Semi-Automated Driving Assistance) is not autonomous driving. Its Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, Ford does that, everyone offers that these days. The Ford System that he clearly said isn't available yet, is like GM's SuperCruise which allows hands off driving on mapped roads. He clearly pointed that out and you chose to ignore it. Directly from VW's US Press Kit, "Travel Assist enables Level 2 partially-automated hands-on driving from 0 to 95 mph."
3. The VW ID4 as currently available in the US does NOT have auto brake hold. VW says it will come later. They said it will be in a software update. Again, this is a US based reviewer, doing a review with a North America/US model. Several reviewers have actually taken video of the grayed-out/unavailable auto-brake hold button on the screen.
4. The VW ID4 sold in the United States does NOT have a heat pump. VW installed resistive heating to get the price down. Canadian models have a heat pump, and maybe VW will offer it as an option in the US for colder climates, but the US models do NOT have a heat pump.
5. Of course the ID4 comes with an EVSE, it comes with a US-standard 110 volt EVSE while the Ford comes with one that can do either 110 volt or 220 volt. That is what he mentioned at the end, if you wanted to have an EVSE in the car that supported 220 volt, you'd need to buy one. Your statement really made it obvious that you aren't in the US.
6. The VW ID4 supports over-the-air updates; but a lot of the press cars don't have the most current software installed which supports it. Apparently the US software release 2.1, build 0792 is required to support over-the-air updates; however none have been pushed out. Reviewers can only state what they know, based on the vehicles they've been supplied by the manufacturer.
Calling Alex on Autos biased has got to be the funniest, most inane, thing I've ever heard. Alex and his team do a thousand times the research before making these videos that anybody out there except perhaps Engineering Explained- who focuses, almost to the detriment of the rest of the review, on the mechanics of the vehicle. Alex has now purchased 3 vehicles for long term review, the first was a base Tesla Model 3, then a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and now the Mustang Mach-E. He'll compare the Mach-E to just about every 'similar' vehicle out there while he owns it because it is on hand. But to say he's biased towards it? Certainly not. The ID4, as it was delivered in the US, is not quite there. Maybe people the US expect more from their new cars?
Excellent review. Tires aside, I love styling of MachE. Shape of front fender and hood are very appealing to me. Interior design is a winner. I am waiting for Tesla Y to give me heads up display or instrument cluster like MachE and better build quality like the Ford. Will buy in another year or so.
Gotta agree with some of the other posts here. That's an EXCELLENT review.
THANKS for this comparison because these are the two EVs that I’m going to choose between and you helped a lot. Though I’m going to wait for the AWD id.4 before choosing. I’m moving to a climate with four seasons.
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
Excited for my mach e premium rwd. Hopefully arrives in October
FYI, the id4 technically has a grille shutter. It's a roller blind design and can be seen if you pop the hood and look down between the radiators. This still helps with aero.
I've never had a frunk so I don't think I'd miss it. I did wonder whether the access to the components under the front hood in the ID.4 would make maintenance easier/cheaper.
Thanks for sharing. Hope you're enjoying your Mustang (for a few more months anyway) That said, what's the connection/who provided the VW.... any exchange? Pls be sure to disclose, since not your own. Stay safe & be well.
Tow rating is "0" because they want you to get the F150
I think the difference is that the Ford Mach-E is made for the American market, it is not very common to have a tow hitch on normal cars in USA but the VW is made for the European market and it is very common with a tow hitch in Europe.
I read someplace that the European version has tow capability. I'm not sure why the US version doesn't, other than they wanted to buy an F-150, LOL
These are fantastic reviews of late from you, Alex. And for those giving this a thumbs down, you gotta explain in the comments as to why. I'd love to know.
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
"Angry handlebar mustache" OMG I'm never going to be able to unsee that now! I needed that laugh thank you!
I am going to call that the Trejo grill!
MME is rated to tow in Europe. Any thoughts?
FYI, according to the VW website, the Canadian ID4 will have a heat pump
After spending multiple hours looking at Mack-e I would go with the extra battery size, RWD, CA model, in Red or Blue (If I can find Blue). How does using solar panels with 240 charging plug work with the Mach-e, during daylight hours? (Solar company is installing a 240 outlet in the garage as we type!) Can you choose to put wider tires on the Mach-e?
Best auto reviews! Greetings from Mexico.
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
Does the Mach e have a fixed monthly payment lease like Volvo's electric vehicles or is it negotiable?
I went for the small battery id4 it will be lighter and do you need a big battery with fast charging? Also in the Uk it takes over 2 hours to do 100 miles.
Do either of these allow you to manually preheat the battery on your way to a DCFC station? Some of us stuck living in apartments that can't charge every day in colder climates really need this functionality :D Thanks Alex!
Great comparison .
From what i understood Ford and VW announced already an alliance for collaboration in commercial vehicles , electricity powered vehicles and autonomous technologies .
Great review of both cars.
For Auto Hold in ID4 you need to swipe down on the touchscreen and turn it on.
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
@@BUNKERPT The ID.4 doesn't have a heat pump...
Raising hand. 1:40 mark. Are you suggesting there is less of a focus on air efficiency with the cooling duct on the WV due to cost? Suggesting that if we pay more or if WV could get more, the cooling duct would be designed differently?
The gloss black trim around the Mach E's wheel-wells and bumpers looks like it will get scratches and chips easily. You won't have to worry about road grime paint chips on the ID4. No premium sound option from VW though.
Great cars.
Where do I quick charge these cars during long drives?
Can you change a set of wider ties for your Mach E?
Happy to know the answer as I like it very much.
Of course! You could lose around 30 miles of range but it would look cool.
Give comparison. I took the Mach E out twice and the front seat had my leg digging into the center console and the sate was marginally comfortable. The low ground clearance meant it does not clear the peak coming out of my driveway. I fine the ride a little twitchy, but the Sync 4 was awesome and the power on demand of AWD was like a rocket. I have a deposit on the ID.4 AWD Pro S and hopefully will have it by June.
I always appreciate your in-depth reviews Alex and had vested-interest been awaiting this one. I do agree with your assessment that if you want to stand out in the crowd get the Mustang Mach-E. I took delivery of an ID.4 First Edition just yesterday (17 March 21) and I'm really enjoying it. But no one is turning their heads. At a casual glance they likely think it's just another VW Tiguan and don't bother to look more closely. I actually want some anonymity this time around so I'm good with it, but again I do concede your point.
Being invisible is a good thing - not as many speeding tickets!
Only convertible drivers need the “Look at me” thing. I don’t want or need to be gawked at.
Superb comparison by arguably the best reviewer out there. I prefer the Mach E at this point, but the skinny tire size seems inappropriate, and I would have to get the base model to avoid the unshaded glass roof. Magda from There's Something About Mary would love that glass roof.
I look forward to the future comparison between two classically/retro styled vehicles, the Mach-E and the ID.Buzz.
Guys, THIS REVIEW IS FULL OF MISINFORMATION !!!! The guy owns a Mach-e and IS TOTALLY BIASED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The route planner in ID.4 can be filtered for loading activities with> 50kW ... you have not done the previous study and you are misleading people.
THERE IS TRAVEL ASSIST ON THE ID.4 THAT IT'S ALMOST AUTONOMOUS DRIVING !!!! YOU ARE BIASED OR AT LEAST YOU ARE NOT DOING YOU JOB RIGHT!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE AUTO-HOLD !!!!! ONCE AGAIN YOU ARE LYING !!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND BE MORE PROFISSIONAL !!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES HAVE HEAT PUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!! JESUUUSSSSSSSSS YOU ARE A TOTAL INCOMPETENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES CAME WITH EVSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ID.4 DOES FULL OTA !!!!!!!!!!
Re-watched your video today and something you said didn't make sense to me. You stated the ID.4 doesn't have a "coasting mode." It seems to me that "D" (Drive) is the "coasting mode," as if you remove your foot off the accelerator the car will coast. Granted, I do seem to recall in one drive mode (I'm thinking Eco) they do apply a very small amount of regen when you remove your foot from the brake; but the other two modes you do coast, no braking of any sort is applied.
Am I misunderstanding what you were saying?
The Mach E is SO sexy. The only thing that pushes me towards the ID.4 is the 3 years of free charging with EA. That’s huuuuuge for me.
I wish you could compare range ID4 to MME base model
Love your work! I visited a Ford dealer who had a demo of MachE premium. They only allow you to ride as passenger. The sales rep demonstrated the route planner with a trip to Disney, normally a 12 hit drive. The Mache planner gave a 43 hour drive with charging. Not sure if the east I95 corridor doesn’t have fast charge, but that presentation really dampened my enthusiasm. .
I tested a Mach-e Premium last weekend from my local Ford dealer. I called the salesman ahead to schedule it. He was working from home. My son and I arrived, I talked to the receptionist, she handed me the keys and pointed to the car. Did not even check my DL,credit, or send a salesman with me. They did not limit my time. We took it for an hour. It probably helped that I bought my Ford Edge from them 5 years ago (my first Ford). We have an excellent local Ford dealer (Anderson Ford). The nearest Tesla dealer is an hour away.
My son owns a brand new Tesla Y performance edition which we arrived in and parked in front of the showroom. so i test drove both cars the same day. I am conflicted. I have a reservation in for a GT right now. I like many things better on the Tesla. Build quality on my son's Tesla is excellent but he waited for that to improve and took delivery on Dec 31st 2020. I'll probably go with the Mach-e GT at this point. But when Tesla gets the tax credit back, I might reconsider.
Sorry for not being specific with details but I would have to write a full review to cover all the different things i like best on each car and don't have time while reading this at work.
Alex how is the sound systems between the two?
I saw the Ford has the B&O system and the VW looks like it didn't have the Harman kardon the european models get.
I quite like the current Fender system in my VW GTI!
I love my VW/Fender system too! I just drove a Mach-e “California Route 1” model without the B&O system, and it still sounded really nice!
I believe that "sailing " is possible in D mode and with Eco Assist on.
Goll lee?? Can we say “moose knuckle”?!
10:42 It's pretty obvious that your leg lays flatter in the ID4 and more crouched in the Mach E where the front half of your thigh wasn't supported at all.
Let's read/hear about a test with better tires on the Mach-E, including the range loss.
I wonder what the range will be for the AWD ID4?
I will go with the ID4
7:48 why not put the roller bag horizontally? It has space on the side.