Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62 | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st | 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | |
| Series | - | ID. | ID. |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ | ID3 1st | - |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62 | - | Pro S |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2020 (MY20) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 39,990 (DE, Sep 2019) | GBP 38,760 (UK, Sep 2022) EUR 43,990 (DE, Sep 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | White Teal | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | White-Orange Grey-Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | - | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | - | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 4263.74 lb 1934 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | - | 2358.95 lb 1070 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | - | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - | 762.8 lb 346 kg |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | - | 5026.54 lb 2280 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3D6 | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | - | - |
| Power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | - | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 278.4 mi / 448.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 341.8 mi / 550.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe | - | WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | - | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | - | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | - | 215/50R19 T 215/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 58 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 62 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 62 kWh | - | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - | LG Chem |
| Model | BTF0 | - | LGX E78 |
| Type | LFP | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | - | 288 |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | - | 12 |
| Battery voltage | - | - | 408 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 125 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:17 AC 7.2 kW, 8:04 | DC 125 kW, 0:30-0:37 AC 11 kW, 7:00-7:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrically folding rear seats (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - | Trim levels and packages name vary from market to market and reflect on the final price. Please consult with your local dealer for an exact list of features of the trim level you're interested in. |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62 | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st | 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S |