Comparison between:
- 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | |
| Series | - | ID. | - |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | - | ID3 | - |
| Trim | Essential | Pure | - |
| Model year | 2023 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 29,990 (DE, Sep 2019) | EUR 21,975 (DE, Sep 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon-fiber |
| Exterior colors | White Grey | White Teal | Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic |
| Interior colors | Grey | White-Orange Grey-Black | Black Cube Shark Skin |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 141.7 in 3600 mm |
| Width | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 64.8 in 1645 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 69.7 in 1770 mm | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm |
| Front track | 54.5 in 1385 mm | - | 56.2 in 1428 mm |
| Rear track | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | - | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.3 in 896 mm | - | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.2 in 843 mm | - | 37.3 in 947 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.5 in 1231 mm | - | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 31.2 in 793 mm |
| Trunk volume | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | - | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | - | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 663.59 lb 301 kg |
| GVWR | - | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.267 Cd | 0.308 Cd |
| Additional information | Luggage space follows VDA norms | - | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Electric 45 | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Front |
| Power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 93 kW 124.7 hp 126.4 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2521 - 8200 rpm | - | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco | - | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | VW ID.3 Pure Power - 110 kW electric motor | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 19.10 s | - | 11.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km | WLTP: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km | WLTP: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km | - | WLTP, CMB: 12.7 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 | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.44 | - | - |
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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone | - | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | - | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | - | Drums |
| Additional information | Front disks - 238 x 17 mm Rear drums - 170 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | 5Jx16 5Jx15 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 160/70R14 | - | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 26.8 kWh | 45 kWh | 36.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 72 | - | 168 |
| Number of modules | 12 | - | - |
| Voltage | 262.8 V | - | - |
| Energy density | 148.5 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 414.47 lb 188 kg | - | 546.75 lb 248 kg |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Additional information | - | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh 100 kW DC charging is optional | Usable capacity - 32.3 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 6.6 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 40 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, 6.6 kW | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC charging, 4:51 | DC charging, 0:43-0:54 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC fast charging, 0:49-1:00 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 Household charging, 14:03-17:24 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (R-Plug & Music) (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors in black (S) Automatic headlight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) | 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) | - |
| 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! |