It depends on where you measure it, and VW has given confusing info like this graphic that says both 16cm and 21cm =8.2" which is quoted by most reviews:
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Actual, official ground clearance is 4.5"? 8"? 6"?
The VW spec here is noticeably missing Ground Clearance numbers. https://media.vw.com/assets/documents/original/13337-2021ID4RWDTechSpecsFinal.pdf
I chatted with VW and they said it's 116cm (4.5"), citing Owner's Manual Page 363 (which they cannot provide a link for).
Most reviews and 3rd party websites say it is 8"
People on this forum and who measure say it's 6".
This doc VW produced for NHTSA says 6.4"
Euro press release for GTX says it 16cm (6.3")
www.volkswagen-newsroom.com
So... What is it really?! Very fishy. Are they tuning ground clearance by market to adjust the range numbers per local testing (eg EPA)?
If it's actually 4.5" on an AWD, I will cancel. that would be so lame!
I chatted with VW and they said it's 116cm (4.5"), citing Owner's Manual Page 363 (which they cannot provide a link for).
Most reviews and 3rd party websites say it is 8"
People on this forum and who measure say it's 6".
This doc VW produced for NHTSA says 6.4"
Euro press release for GTX says it 16cm (6.3")
A car for all occasions
Plenty of space for family and recreational use, compact for city driving and comfortable when traveling – there’s nothing the new Volkswagen ID.4 can’t do. Volkswagen’s first e-SUV has what it takes to persuade many people to switch to electric cars.
www.volkswagen-newsroom.com
So... What is it really?! Very fishy. Are they tuning ground clearance by market to adjust the range numbers per local testing (eg EPA)?
If it's actually 4.5" on an AWD, I will cancel. that would be so lame!
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I used to own an allroad and it was about 8" ground clearance and my ID.4 looks similar, so I'd favor the cited 21cm.
Both are more station wagon/CUV than SUV in height, one of the reasons I procured in both cases.
edit: I just had to know. The clearance to the battery pan on my 20" wheel FE is ~7-3/4" (19.685cm), so not sure where they measure the 16cm or 21cm in the graphic/sidebar text above, nor their associated wheel/suspension setup. Note that the sill-claddings are a bit lower but as in longitudinal line with the tires I don't consider that point viable in a clearance determination.
Interestingly my wife's 2018 GLA 18" wheel CUV appears at a glance the same but is actually ~8-3/4" (22.225cm) Of course not as clean an underbody in that case as is the ID.4, but I did try to pick the lowest main underpan point.
Of course it's all about where you decide to measure.
Both are more station wagon/CUV than SUV in height, one of the reasons I procured in both cases.
edit: I just had to know. The clearance to the battery pan on my 20" wheel FE is ~7-3/4" (19.685cm), so not sure where they measure the 16cm or 21cm in the graphic/sidebar text above, nor their associated wheel/suspension setup. Note that the sill-claddings are a bit lower but as in longitudinal line with the tires I don't consider that point viable in a clearance determination.
Interestingly my wife's 2018 GLA 18" wheel CUV appears at a glance the same but is actually ~8-3/4" (22.225cm) Of course not as clean an underbody in that case as is the ID.4, but I did try to pick the lowest main underpan point.
Of course it's all about where you decide to measure.
It doesn't address the clearance question but as a signal of intent, the order guide shows a standard
"Front underbody guard" for the AWD Pro. I've interpreted that as a skid plate and an affirmation that the AWD Pro version (at least) may be taken off-road. Or, here in Vermont, taken on the 50% of the roads that are unpaved during mud season.
"Front underbody guard" for the AWD Pro. I've interpreted that as a skid plate and an affirmation that the AWD Pro version (at least) may be taken off-road. Or, here in Vermont, taken on the 50% of the roads that are unpaved during mud season.
The VW spec here is noticeably missing Ground Clearance numbers. https://media.vw.com/assets/documents/original/13337-2021ID4RWDTechSpecsFinal.pdf
I chatted with VW and they said it's 116cm (4.5"), citing Owner's Manual Page 363 (which they cannot provide a link for).
Most reviews and 3rd party websites say it is 8"
People on this forum and who measure say it's 6".
This doc VW produced for NHTSA says 6.4"
Euro press release for GTX says it 16cm (6.3")
A car for all occasions
Plenty of space for family and recreational use, compact for city driving and comfortable when traveling – there’s nothing the new Volkswagen ID.4 can’t do. Volkswagen’s first e-SUV has what it takes to persuade many people to switch to electric cars.
So... What is it really?! Very fishy. Are they tuning ground clearance by market to adjust the range numbers per local testing (eg EPA)?
If it's actually 4.5" on an AWD, I will cancel. that would be so lame!
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