Ford Everest vs Volkswagen Id.4

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Ford Everest
Ford Everest

$58,990 - $83,417

2026 price

Volkswagen Id.4
Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $69,990

2026 price

Summary

2026 Ford Everest
2026 Volkswagen Id.4
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
7.1L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Doesn't have '4Auto' mode
  • Doesn't have Rock/Crawl drive mode
  • Doesn't have a 360-degree camera view

  • Lane keeping aid can be jerky
  • Visibility can be compromised
  • No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav
2026 Ford Everest Summary

Hold back your tears. The Ford Everest Ambiente and Trend have been dumped and a new variant, the Active, is now the entry-grade in a revamped Everest line-up. 

The Active has a newly offered 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, which produces less power and torque than the twin-turbo engine it replaces – down 29kW and 95Nm, respectively.

So, does the new engine make the Everest any better or worse on- and off-road? And does it yield improved fuel economy?

Read on.

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2026 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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