Fisker Ocean vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 is more fuel-efficient at 107 MPG combined, against 92 MPG for the Fisker Ocean. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Fisker Ocean | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,839 | 861 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 30 and 7 | 135 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 11,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 15 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 92 MPG | 107 MPG |
| City and highway | 99 and 84 | 115 and 99 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $850 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,839 complaints for the Fisker Ocean and 861 for the Volkswagen ID.4. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Fisker Ocean, 15 for the Volkswagen ID.4.