Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.7 seconds, compared with 7.8 seconds for 2025 Mazda CX-80 3.3 e-Skyactiv D. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the higher listed output at 286 hp; 2025 Mazda CX-80 3.3 e-Skyactiv D is rated at 254 hp, a difference of 32 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mazda CX-80 3.3 e-Skyactiv D at 550 Nm and 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S at 545 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 543 litres versus 258 litres, a difference of 285 litres. 2025 Mazda CX-80 3.3 e-Skyactiv D carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 Mazda CX-80 3.3 e-Skyactiv D is 411 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the lower listed starting price at $44,290, compared with $52,500 for 2025 Mazda CX-80 3.3 e-Skyactiv D. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.