Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance | |
| Series | ID. | ID. | ID. | ID. |
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| Model alias | ID3 | ID.3 City | - | - |
| Trim | Pure | Pure Performance City | Pro | Pro Performance |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 29,990 (DE, Sep 2019) | EUR 34,415 (DE, Feb 2021) | EUR 34,995 (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 | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | White Teal | 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 | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | White-Orange Grey-Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Height | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | - | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | - | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 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 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Curb weight | - | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg |
| Payload | - | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Permissible load on the front axle - 1050 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1240 kg | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | APP 310 | APP 310 | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Brushless DC | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 93 kW 124.7 hp 126.4 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 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 | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | VW ID.3 Pure Power - 110 kW electric motor | - | - | - |
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 | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 8.90 s | 9.60 s | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km | WLTP: 217.5 mi / 350.0 km | WLTP: 264.7 mi / 426.0 km | WLTP: 264.7 mi / 426.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.4 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 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 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 | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | - | 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) | 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 |
| Rear brakes | - | Drums | Drums | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R18 T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) | LGX E78 (NCM712) | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | - | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 45 kWh | 45 kWh | 58 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 192 | 240 | - |
| Number of modules | - | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Voltage | - | 408 V | 408 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | - | 265 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 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 | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh 100 kW DC charging is optional | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 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 | - | - | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:43-0:54 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC charging, 0:32 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Dynamic Road Sign Display (S) Front Assist (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start (S) Navigation system (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (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) | Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (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) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console with 2 cup holders in front (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Multifunction steering wheel with touch controls (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) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) | Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (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) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console with 2 cup holders in front (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Multifunction steering wheel with touch controls (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) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) |
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance |