Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Plus
- 2020 MG ZS EV Excite
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Plus | 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | |
| Series | ID. | - |
 |  | |
| Model alias | ID3 1st | - |
| Trim | Plus | Excite |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | GBP 28,495 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | White Teal | Pimlico Blue Arctic White Black Pearl Dynamic Red |
| Interior colors | White-Orange Grey-Black | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 169.8 in 4314 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 80.6 in 2048 mm |
| Height | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 101.5 in 2579 mm |
| Front track | - | 60.1 in 1526 mm |
| Rear track | - | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.1 in 1043 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.2 in 995 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.9 in 1368 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.1 in 1070 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.2 in 920 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 3311.34 lb 1502 kg |
| Payload | - | 1022.94 lb 464 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport |
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 | - | 8.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | WLTP: 163.4 mi / 263.0 km WLTP: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CTY: 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 11.2 m 36.75 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) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | - | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R19 | 215/50R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | CATL |
| Type of rechargeable battery | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 44.5 kWh |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity 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 Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC charging, 50 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, 7.4 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 8:04 | DC charging, 0:43-0:55 Wallbox, 6:22 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Keyless Advanced locking and starting system (S) Rearview camera system (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) 2 x USB-C ports on the center console (S) Design seats (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Tinted windows (S) Ambient lights (S) Brake lights (S) Matrix LED headlights (S) Matrix sidelights (S) Turn indicators and tail light clusters (S) | Star-rider grille (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Advanced Emergency Braking (S) Anti Rolling Protection (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic door latch (S) Driver's seat belt reminder (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Emergency Brake Assist (S) Front dual airbags (S) Front passenger airbag deactivation switch (S) Front passenger's seat belt reminder (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Launch Assist (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (S) ISOFIX on the outer rear seats (S) Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start (S) Lane Departure Warning System (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Remote Central Locking (S) Side curtain airbag (S) Speed Sensing Locking (S) Three-point front seat belts with pretentioners and load limiters (S) Traffic Jam Assist (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12v Power Socket (S) 8-inch touch screen (S) Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio and AUX/USB, MP3 (S) iGo In-Car Navigation (S) 4 x speakers (S) Trip Computer (S) USB Mobile Phone Charging Function (S) Standard (S) 4-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 60:40 split rear seats (S) Leather-wrapped (S) Front and rear aero wiper (S) Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down (S) Electrically adjustable, heated, body colour side mirrors (S) Auto headlights (S) Bi-Function projection headlight (S) Follow me home headlights (S) LED centre brake light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Houndstooth Fabric (S) |
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Plus | 2020 MG ZS EV Excite |