Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | |
| Series | ID. | ZE50 |
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| Trim | Pure Performance | R135 |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 31,495 (DE, 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 | - |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 160.9 in 4087 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 70.4 in 1787 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.6 in 1945 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 59.3 in 1506 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 838 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 26.0 in 661 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 32.5 in 826 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.5 in 1384 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2314.85 lb 1050 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2733.73 lb 1240 kg | - |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 906.1 lb 411 kg |
| GVWR | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SCx - 0.75 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | APP 310 | R135 |
| 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 | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4200 - 11163 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 1500 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode |
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 | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 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 | 8.90 s | 9.50 s |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 218.1 mi / 351.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 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 | WLTP, CMB: 17.7 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.73 |
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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.0 in 280 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.2 in 260 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 45 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 48 kWh | 54.66 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Renault and LG Chem |
| Model | LGX E78 | Z.E. 50 (LGX E78) |
| Type | NCM712 | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 8 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 408 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | 168 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 454.15 lb 206 kg | 718.71 lb 326 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Air convection Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg |
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 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 50 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, 0:32 DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:54 AC 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 |

