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Volkswagen ID.4 or Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual): which costs less to own in Germany?

By the EVCostIQ research desk · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of 1 July 2026: over 5 years in Germany (13,000 km/year), the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) remains the cheaper car to own — about €40,470 versus €47,199 for the Volkswagen ID.4, a difference of €6,729.

Kaufprämie 2026 (new-EV purchase bonus): up to €6,000 towards a new electric car — income-tested and for private buyers only. Requirement: taxable household income up to €80,000 (+ €5,000 per child, max. 2). The maximum applies only in the lowest income band and for a list price under €60,000; in practice the grant is usually lower. Not every buyer qualifies — which is why we show the bonus separately and do not include it in the totals above. Source: ADAC / EAFO, as of . Check the grant amount yourself before buying.

Cheaper over 5 years · GermanyHyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) · €40,470 total · €6,729 less than the Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen ID.4 vs Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) — Where the money goes

Volkswagen ID.4 vs Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) — 5-year total (EUR)
Cost componentElectric · Volkswagen ID.4Combustion · Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6
Depreciation (estimated)€27,801 (59%)€17,515 (43%)
Charging / fuel€4,995 (11%)€8,508 (21%)
↳ of which charging loss12% (~€599)—
Maintenance€2,503 (5%)€3,998 (10%)
Insurance€3,750 (8%)€3,500 (9%)
Financing interest€8,150 (17%)€6,299 (16%)
Registration & fees€0 (0%)€650 (2%)
Total cost of ownership€47,199€40,470

When does the EV pay off?

The EV starts to pay off once you drive more than 30,500 km/year or keep it longer than 11 years — the lower running costs eventually claw back the higher purchase price.

Volkswagen ID.4 vs Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) — Head-to-head

Electric

Volkswagen ID.4

5-year total
€47,199
per month
€787
€/km
€0.73
Purchase price
€46,335
Powertrain
Electric
Consumption
15,3 kWh/100 km
Combustion Cheaper over 5 years

Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual)

5-year total
€40,470
per month
€675
€/km
€0.62
Purchase price
€36,490
Powertrain
Combustion
Consumption
7 l/100 km
Electricity price
0.34 €/kWh BDEW
Fuel price
1.87 €/l ADAC

FAQ

Is the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) cheaper to own over 5 years?

As of 1 July 2026: over 5 years in Germany (13,000 km/year), the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) remains the cheaper car to own — about €40,470 versus €47,199 for the Volkswagen ID.4, a difference of €6,729.

When does the Volkswagen ID.4 become cheaper than the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual)?

The EV starts to pay off once you drive more than 30,500 km/year or keep it longer than 11 years — the lower running costs eventually claw back the higher purchase price.

How much more does the Volkswagen ID.4 cost to buy than the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual)?

The Volkswagen ID.4 starts at €46,335 — €9,845 more than the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual) (€36,490). Over 5 years the ownership-cost gap is €6,729 in favour of the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual).

Which costs less per km — the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual)?

The Hyundai Tucson Select 1.6 T-GDI (manual): €0.73 versus €0.62 per km all-in (€787 vs €675 per month).

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