Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Business
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
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 Business | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | ID.3 Business | - |
| Trim | Pro Business | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 40,855 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 35,400 (UK, Feb 2021) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | Black Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.0 in 127 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2336.9 lb 1060 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | APP 310 | EEM 85 |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 10.40 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 356.0 mi / 573.0 km WLTP, CMB: 262.8 mi / 423.0 km | EPA, CMB: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.4 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe |
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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 3.61 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
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 | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 58 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 62 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 24.2 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Panasonic-Sanyo |
| Model | LGX E78 | - |
| Type | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 264 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 9 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 408 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | 126 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Passive cooling |
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 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:17 | DC 50 kW, 0:24 DC 40 kW, 0:29 AC 7.2 kW, 3:11 AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00 AC 1.2 kW, 20:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design (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 (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) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Park Distance Control (Park Pilot) (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Discover Pro 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with proximity sensor (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable with telescopic steering column (S) Leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Self-dimming interior rearview mirror with on/off switch (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Interior ambient lighting (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Business | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |