Volkswagen ID.4 vs Mazda CX-5: Running Costs in Victoria
Data verified April 2025
At this driving profile, the Mazda CX-5 is the more economical choice over 5 years in Victoria.
Running only 15,000 km per year in Victoria, the Volkswagen ID.4's higher purchase price doesn't fully pay back through lower running costs within 5 years. The Volkswagen ID.4 costs $115,079 in total versus $79,802 for the Mazda CX-5 — a difference of $35,278. The numbers don't reach break-even within this holding period. If you drive significantly more km per year, or if petrol prices rise substantially, this comparison would shift. The Volkswagen ID.4 still avoids around 800 kg of CO₂ over the ownership period.
The economics don't stack up at this driving distance — increase annual km or extend the holding period to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen ID.4 cheaper than the Mazda CX-5 over 5 years in Victoria?
At 15,000 km/yr in Victoria the Mazda CX-5 is the cheaper option over 5 years: $79,802 total versus $115,079 for the Volkswagen ID.4. Use the calculator to adjust for your situation.
Does the Volkswagen ID.4 break even against the Mazda CX-5 in Victoria?
At 15,000 km/yr in Victoria the Volkswagen ID.4 does not fully recover its price premium within a 5-year holding period. Higher annual km or an extended holding period would change this.
How much does it cost to charge the Volkswagen ID.4 vs fuel the Mazda CX-5 per year in Victoria?
At 15,000 km/yr in Victoria, charging the Volkswagen ID.4 costs approximately $859/yr, versus $2,143/yr in petrol for the Mazda CX-5. Victoria's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.