Comparison between:
- 2019 e.GO Life 20
- 2019 e.GO Life 60
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance Style
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 e.GO Life 20 | 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance Style | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City | |
| Series | - | - | ID. | ID. |
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| Model alias | - | - | ID.3 Style | ID.3 City |
| Trim | 20 | 60 | Pure Performance Style | Pure Performance City |
| Model year | 2019 | 2019 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 15,900 (EU, Jul 2019) | EUR 19,900 (EU, Jul 2019) | EUR 38,375 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 37,180 (UK, Feb 2021) | EUR 34,415 (DE, Feb 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Plastic Aluminium High-strength steel | Plastic Aluminium High-strength steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | White Silver Red Blue Anthracite | White Silver Red Blue Anthracite | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | 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 | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black |
| Number of doors | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 131.8 in 3348 mm | 131.8 in 3348 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in 2200 mm | 86.6 in 2200 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Front headroom | - | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Trunk volume | 140.0 l 4.94 ft3 0.14 m3 | 140.0 l 4.94 ft3 0.14 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 640.0 l 22.60 ft3 0.64 m3 | 640.0 l 22.60 ft3 0.64 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2535.32 lb 1150 kg | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 859.8 lb 390 kg | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1031.76 lb 468 kg |
| GVWR | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | - | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
| Additional information | Axle load distribution front / back (%) - 48 / 52 | Axle load distribution front / back (%) - 48 / 52 | Permissible load on the front axle - 1050 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1240 kg | Permissible load on the front axle - 1050 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1240 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Bosch | Bosch | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | - | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | - | - | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V | - | - |
| Power | 20 kW 26.8 hp 27.2 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Torque | - | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 69.6 mph 112.0 km/h | 88.2 mph 142.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 8.90 s | 8.90 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-50 km/h - 7.7 sec | Acceleration 0-50 km/h - 3.4 sec | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 62.1 mi / 100.0 km | WLTP: 90.1 mi / 145.0 km | WLTP: 216.2 mi / 348.0 km | WLTP: 217.5 mi / 350.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | de Dion tube Dependent | de Dion tube Dependent | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | 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 | Discs | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Drums | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 195/65R15 R 225/45R17 R 225/40R18 R | 195/65R15 R 225/45R17 R 225/40R18 R | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R18 T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | - | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 14.5 kWh | 23.5 kWh | 45 kWh | 45 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 8 | 8 |
| Voltage | 234 V | 374 V | 408 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 265 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | - | 454.15 lb 206 kg | 454.15 lb 206 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | - | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | - | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging 50 kW, 50 kW | DC fast charging 50 kW, 50 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | On-board charger, Type 2 | On-board charger, Type 2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
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 50 kW, 0:18 e.Go Wallbox, 3:55 | DC fast charging 50 kW, 0:28 e.Go Wallbox, 6:21 | DC charging, 0:32 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC charging, 0:32 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with built-in brake assist (S) Driver and passenger airbags (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Front and rear parking assistance (O) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic braking assistance (S) ISOFIX child seat attachment for front passenger seat and rear seats (S) Side airbags (S) Tyre repair kit, first-aid kit, safety vest, warning triangle (O) 12V power outlet (S) 6.75-inch touch-screen (S) Built in FM radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto (S) e.GO Infotainment system (O) Smartphone holder with USB port (S) 4 x speakers Air-conditioning (O) Electric heater (O) Manually adjustable seats for driver and front passenger (S) Reversible rear seats (O) Seat heating for driver and front passenger (S) Electric windows (O) Heated windscreen and rear window heating (S) Windscreen wipers with built-in rain sensor (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (S) Cloth (S) | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with built-in brake assist (S) Driver and passenger airbags (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Front and rear parking assistance (O) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic braking assistance (S) ISOFIX child seat attachment for front passenger seat and rear seats (S) Side airbags (S) Tyre repair kit, first-aid kit, safety vest, warning triangle (O) 12V power outlet (S) 6.75-inch touch-screen (S) Built in FM radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto (S) e.GO Infotainment system (O) Smartphone holder with USB port (S) 4 x speakers Air-conditioning (O) Electric heater (O) Manually adjustable seats for driver and front passenger (S) Reversible rear seats (O) Seat heating for driver and front passenger (S) Electric windows (O) Heated windscreen and rear window heating (S) Windscreen wipers with built-in rain sensor (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (S) Cloth (S) | Removable luggage compartment floor (S) Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design (S) 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) Front seats with lumbar support and massage function (O) 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) Inductive smartphone charging (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) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the rear (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system with 2- Zone Temperature Control (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with roller blind, 2 cup holders (S) Electronically adjustable ergoActive-front seats with memory function (O) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) Thigh support (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather, heated, with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Front windscreen washer nozzles automatically heated (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted rear side windows and boot window (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) Passenger side mirror lowering (S) Rearview mirror auto dimming (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) Dynamic high beam control "Dynamic Light Assist" (S) Illuminated door handles (S) Illuminated strip between headlights (S) LED matrix front lights with DRLs and fog lights (S) LED taillights with dynamic flashing light (S) Welcome function (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) | 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 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) Speed limiter (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) Inductive smartphone charging (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the rear (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with roller blind, 2 cup holders (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) Multifunction steering wheel in leather, heated, with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Front windscreen washer nozzles automatically heated (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Rain sensor (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) Passenger side mirror lowering (S) Rearview mirror auto dimming (S) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. | Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. | - | - |
| 2019 e.GO Life 20 | 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance Style | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City |