WHAT CAR? SAYS
If our winner was the car that attracted the most attention during our time with it, we’d have to pick the Mach-e. It has other, more tangible strengths, too, including a better infotainment system and stronger performance, plus it trades punches with the ID.4 on interior quality, equipment, practicality and cost.the ride is annoying, though, and its handling atters to deceive.
We think the ride could be a clincher for many buyers, and it’s one reason the ID.4 wins.as well as driving more appropriately for a large SUV, it also has a vast boot and a longer range between charges. If only Volkswagen would address the disappointing infotainment and usability issues, it would be even better.
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Volkswagen ID.4
For Good range; comfy ride most of the time; big boot; cheaper to buy and run; well equipped
Against Poor infotainment system; poor dashboard usability; so-so front visibility; slow by class standards
Recommended options Three-pin charging cable (£180)
Ford Mustang Mach-e
For Quicker; good infotainment system; lots of rear leg room; well equipped; relatively cheap to buy and run Against Unsettled ride; edgy on-limit handling; less rear head room; smaller luggage capacity
Recommended options Type 2 charging cable (£168)