Volkswagen ID.4 vs Mazda CX-5: Running Costs in Western Australia
Data verified April 2025
At this driving profile, the Mazda CX-5 is the more economical choice over 5 years in Western Australia.
Running only 15,000 km per year in Western Australia, 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 $110,087 in total versus $77,486 for the Mazda CX-5 — a difference of $32,602. 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 4,242 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 Western Australia?
At 15,000 km/yr in Western Australia the Mazda CX-5 is the cheaper option over 5 years: $77,486 total versus $110,087 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 Western Australia?
At 15,000 km/yr in Western Australia 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 Western Australia?
At 15,000 km/yr in Western Australia, charging the Volkswagen ID.4 costs approximately $881/yr, versus $2,280/yr in petrol for the Mazda CX-5. Western Australia's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.