Volkswagen ID.4 vs Toyota RAV4: Running Costs in Tasmania
Data verified April 2025
At this driving profile, the Toyota RAV4 is the more economical choice over 5 years in Tasmania.
Running only 15,000 km per year in Tasmania, 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 $109,381 in total versus $85,912 for the Toyota RAV4 — a difference of $23,469. 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 7,505 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 Toyota RAV4 over 5 years in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania the Toyota RAV4 is the cheaper option over 5 years: $85,912 total versus $109,381 for the Volkswagen ID.4. Use the calculator to adjust for your situation.
Does the Volkswagen ID.4 break even against the Toyota RAV4 in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania 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 Toyota RAV4 per year in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania, charging the Volkswagen ID.4 costs approximately $779/yr, versus $1,445/yr in petrol for the Toyota RAV4. Tasmania's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.