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GMC Acadia vs Volkswagen ID.4

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 GMC Acadia

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2026 Volkswagen ID.4

Overview

SpecGMC AcadiaElevationVolkswagen ID.4Pro
Selected trimElevationPro
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedelectric
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic1-speed direct drive
Engine typegaselectric
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC AcadiaElevationVolkswagen ID.4Pro
MSRP$43,600 (best)$45,095
Lowest listing price$19,198 (best)—
Median listing price$47,301 (best)—
Highest listing price$65,929 (best)—
For sale now11 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC AcadiaElevationVolkswagen ID.4Pro
Combined MPG22 MPG (best)—
City MPG20 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG26 MPG (best)—
Combined MPGe—113 MPGe (best)
Electric range—291 mi (best)
Battery capacity—82 kWh (best)
240V charge time—8 hr (best)

Performance

SpecGMC AcadiaElevationVolkswagen ID.4Pro
Horsepower328 hp (best)282 hp
Torque326 lb-ft402 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L (best)—
CylindersI4—

Size & capability

SpecGMC AcadiaElevationVolkswagen ID.4Pro
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume97.5 cu ft (best)64.2 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs (best)2,200 lbs
Payload—970 lbs (best)
Curb weight—4,575 lbs (best)
Ground clearance6.8 in (best)6.1 in
Wheelbase120.9 in (best)108.9 in
Length204 in (best)180.5 in
Width79.6 in (best)72.9 in
Height71 in (best)64.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC AcadiaElevationVolkswagen ID.4Pro
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC AcadiaVolkswagen ID.4
1

Elevation

$43,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Pro

$45,095 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$45,600 MSRP

Pro

$48,995 MSRP

3

AT4

$52,400 MSRP

Pro S

$50,195 MSRP

4

Denali

$58,900 MSRP

Pro S

$54,095 MSRP

5

Denali

$60,900 MSRP

Pro S Plus

$57,655 MSRP

6

Denali Ultimate

$63,400 MSRP

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7

Denali Ultimate

$65,400 MSRP

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Live inventory

GMC Acadia vs Volkswagen ID.4 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Acadia vs 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 GMC Acadia starts lower at $43,600. Live GMC Acadia listings start at $19,198.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,600).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (291).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (335).
Which has better seats: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Acadia or 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 GMC Acadia vs 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).