Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
- 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 | |
| Series | ID. | - | - |
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| Model alias | - | Polestar 2 LRDM | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | Pro S | Long Range Dual Motor | eDrive35 |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | Europe | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 41,995 (DE, Feb 2021) | - | USD 52,200 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | - | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | Slate Charcoal Zinc | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.9 in 860 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | - | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.3 in 1048 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.0 in 940 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.3 in 1355 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 42.2 in 1073 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 33.9 in 862 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4263.74 lb 1934 kg | 4739.94 lb 2150 kg | 4552.55 lb 2065 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | - | 45 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | - | 55 % |
| Front axle load limit | 2358.95 lb 1070 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 762.8 lb 346 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 5026.54 lb 2280 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.278 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valeo Siemens | BMW |
| Model | APP 310 | EAD 3.1 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | - | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | - | EAD 3.1 | - |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Power | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
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 | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 4.70 s | 6.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.50 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 326.8 mi / 526.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 260.0 mi / 418.4 km | EPA, CMB: 235.0 mi / 378.2 km EPA, CMB: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP, CTY: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km WLTP, CMB: 252.3 mi / 406.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.7 | - |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 15.8 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.4 in 340 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx20 | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R19 T 215/45R20 | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77 kWh | 78 kWh | 70.2 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - | CATL |
| Model | LGX E78 | - | - |
| Type | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 288 | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 12 | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 408 V | 400 V | 353 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation upgraded Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Estimated gross capacity - 82 kWh | Cell type - pouch | Net battery capacity - 66 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 199 Ah Prismatic cells |
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 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 125 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 180 kW AC 11 kW DC 180 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 125 kW, 0:30-0:37 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 180 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | - | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 |