Compare the2026 Volkswagen ID.4 VS 2027 Volvo EX60

The Volkswagen ID.4’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Volvo EX60 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the ID.4 and the EX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Volkswagen’s powertrain warranty covers the ID.4 4 years and 50,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the EX60. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the EX60 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 2 times as many Volkswagen dealers as there are Volvo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ID.4’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Volkswagen vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 33 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Volkswagen higher than Volvo.

The ID.4 has a standard locking charge port, which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The EX60 doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the ID.4’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the EX60:

	ID.4	EX60
Front Rotors	14.1 inches	13.6 inches

For better traction and acceleration, the ID.4 has larger rear tires than the EX60 (255/45R20 vs. 235/55R20).

The ID.4’s standard 255/50R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the EX60’s standard 55 series tires. The ID.4 Pro S Plus AWD Pro S Plus’ 255/40R21 rear tires have a lower 40 series profile than the EX60’s optional 45 series tires.

For better maneuverability, the ID.4’s turning circle is 5.6 feet tighter than the EX60’s (31.5 feet vs. 37.1 feet). The ID.4 AWD’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the EX60’s (36.4 feet vs. 37.1 feet).

The ID.4 is 8.6 inches shorter than the EX60, making the ID.4 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The ID.4 is 5.6 inches narrower than the EX60, making the ID.4 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The ID.4 has .9 inches more front shoulder room, .2 inches more rear legroom and 1.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the EX60.

The ID.4 has a much larger cargo volume than the EX60 with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 18.5 cubic feet).

The ID.4 S/S Plus’ standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The EX60 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

If the windows are left open on the ID.4 the driver can close all of them at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the EX60 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The ID.4’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The EX60’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

When the ID.4 Pro S/Pro S Plus is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The EX60’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The ID.4 Pro S/Pro 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 EX60.

Compared to the Volvo EX60, the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S Plus eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.