Comparison between:
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD
- 2020 BMW i3s 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD | 2020 BMW i3s 42 kWh | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | AWD Pro S | - |
| Trim | Pro S AWD | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 51,295 (USA, Apr 2022) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Pure Gray Silver Mist Opal White Pearl Tourmaline Blue Arctic Blue Aurora Red | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Galaxy (Black with Gray) Lunar (Gray with Blue) | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 180.5 in 4584 mm | 157.7 in 4006 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.0 in 2108 mm | - |
| Height | 65.1 in 1654 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in 2762 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 62.3 in 1583 mm | 62.7 in 1592 mm |
| Rear track | 61.5 in 1563 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 173 mm | 5.2 in 131 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1030 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 in 1421 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.4 in 1382 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 46.7 in 1185 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1045 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.6 in 954 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2830.0 l 99.94 ft3 2.83 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 858.0 l 30.30 ft3 0.86 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1818.0 l 64.20 ft3 1.82 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4927.33 lb 2235 kg | 2843.96 lb 1290 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 6062.71 lb 2750 kg | 3814 lb 1730 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | Headroom with glass roof front - 1044 mm Headroom with glass roof front - 975 Passenger volume with a glass roof - 2865 l Roof load - 75 kg | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1365 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1805 kg Overhang front / rear - 714 / 722 Axle load distribution (%) front / rear - 47 / 53 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Standard | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | - |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 6.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 245.0 mi / 394.3 km | NEDC: 214.4 mi / 345.0 km EPA: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP: 177.1 mi / 285.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe EPA, CMB: 95 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.1 m 36.42 ft | 10.31 m 33.83 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.92:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.9 | 9.665 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 2.76 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes - 13.4 x 1.1 in Rear brakes - 11 x 2 in | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx20 9Jx20 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/50R20 255/45R20 | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Samsung SDI |
| Model | LGX E78 (NCM712) | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 77 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 299 | - |
| Number of modules | 12 | - |
| Voltage | 408 V | 353 V |
| Weight | 1086.88 lb 493 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Gross capacity - 82 kWh | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 135 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | AWD Pro S badging (S) Front underbody guard (S) Gloss black lower front grille (S) Silver accents on front and rear bumpers (O) Trailer hitch, factory-installed (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Advanced keyless access (KESSY) with proximity unlocking (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Anti-theft vehicle immobilizer (S) Center display proximity sensor (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) Dual front airbags (S) Dual front-side airbags (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electromechanical Brake Booster (eBB) (S) Electronic parking brake (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights (S) Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking (S) Park Distance Control, front & rear (S) Portable tire fix kit (S) Power door locks w/ remote featuring panic button (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear View Camera System with dynamic guidelines (S) Side Curtain Protection head impact airbags, front & rear (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 12-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch Volkswagen ID.Cockpit configurable digital instrument display (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) App-Connect smartphone integration via USB (S) Bluetooth (S) Capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (S) Capability for VW Car-Net services (S) Car2X (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro Max navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) Rear USB-C charging ports for 2nd row (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Wireless App-Connect smartphone integration (S) Wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices) (S) Wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices) (S) 2nd row adjustable air vents (S) Climatronic with touch dual-zone automatic climate control and pollen filter (S) Heat pump (S) 12-way power adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar support, massage, position memory (S) 3-passenger, 60/40 split fold-flat rear bench (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console w/ configurable storage & cup holders (S) Heated front seats (S) Rear seat fold-down center armrest with cargo area pass-through (S) Seat-mounted fold-down center armrests for front seats (S) Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Multi-function steering wheel (S) Tilting & telescoping adjustable steering column (S) Adjustable cargo area floor (S) Automatic, variable intermittent front windshield wipers with rain sensor (S) Black Roof, silver anodized roof rails, silver roof accents & silver C-pillar (O) Body color roof, black roof rails, black roof accents & C-pillar (S) Hands-free Easy Open & Easy Close remote power rear liftgate (S) Heated automatic front washer nozzles (S) Illuminated & carpeted cargo area w/ tie-down hooks & 12V power port (S) Illuminated flush door handles (S) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Panoramic fixed-glass roof with electric sun shade (S) Rear window wiper & washer (S) Tinted privacy glass for 2nd row & cargo area windows (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body color side mirror caps (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) Power folding side mirrors with position memory & signature puddle lights (S) Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with dynamic cornering lights (S) Adjustable 30-color ambient interior lighting (S) Automatic headlights with "Coming Home-Leaving Home" feature (S) Front & rear LED reading lights (S) ID.Light (S) Illuminated front & rear Volkswagen logos; front light bar (S) Illuminated front Volkswagen logo; light bar integrated into front fascia (S) LED taillights and LED rear license plate lighting (S) Poor Weather Lights (S) Premium LED Projector headlights (S) Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) Carpeted floor mats, front & rear (S) Leatherette door trim & armrests (S) Perforated V-Tex Leatherette seating surfaces (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The i3s arrives with sports suspension (tighter springs and dampers along with a stabiliser on the front axle) and sports steering with a correspondingly adapted steering torque characteristic. |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD | 2020 BMW i3s 42 kWh |