Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech
- 2019 e.GO Life 60
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
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 Performance Tech | 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
| Series | ID. | - | - |
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| Model alias | ID.3 Tech | - | - |
| Trim | Pro Performance Tech | 60 | SE |
| Model year | 2021 | 2019 | 2017 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 44,810 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 39,190 (UK, Feb 2021) | EUR 19,900 (EU, Jul 2019) | USD 30,495 (USA, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Plastic Aluminium High-strength steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | White Silver Red Blue Anthracite | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | Black | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 131.8 in 3348 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 86.6 in 2200 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | - | - | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.3 in 997 mm | - | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 140.0 l 4.94 ft3 0.14 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 640.0 l 22.60 ft3 0.64 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 859.8 lb 390 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | - | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | Axle load distribution front / back (%) - 48 / 52 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Bosch | Volkswagen |
| Model | APP 310 | - | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 230 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 88.2 mph 142.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | - | 9.60 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-50 km/h - 3.4 sec | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 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: 260.4 mi / 419.0 km WLTP: 355.4 mi / 572.0 km | WLTP: 90.1 mi / 145.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.76 |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | 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 | Independent 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) | de Dion tube Dependent | 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 | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | - | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in |
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 | 195/65R15 R 225/40R18 R 225/45R17 R | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - | Samsung SDI |
| Model | LGX E78 (NCM712) | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 23.5 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 264 |
| Number of modules | 9 | - | 27 |
| Voltage | 408 V | 374 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | - | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | - | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | DC fast charging 50 kW, 50 kW | Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 kW CCS fast 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 | - | On-board charger, Type 2, 3.7 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 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 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 | DC fast charging 50 kW, 0:28 e.Go Wallbox, 6:21 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43 Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55 Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50 Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30 |
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) Emergency Lane Change Assist (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) Side Assist (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) Travel Assist (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) Head-up Display (S) Inductive smartphone charging (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 6 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) Panoramic sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Safety laminated windscreen with insulation against noise, heat (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) | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with built-in brake assist (S) Driver and passenger airbags (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Front and rear parking assistance (O) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic braking assistance (S) ISOFIX child seat attachment for front passenger seat and rear seats (S) Side airbags (S) Tyre repair kit, first-aid kit, safety vest, warning triangle (O) 12V power outlet (S) 6.75-inch touch-screen (S) Built in FM radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto (S) e.GO Infotainment system (O) Smartphone holder with USB port (S) 4 x speakers Air-conditioning (O) Electric heater (O) Manually adjustable seats for driver and front passenger (S) Reversible rear seats (O) Seat heating for driver and front passenger (S) Electric windows (O) Heated windscreen and rear window heating (S) Windscreen wipers with built-in rain sensor (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (S) Cloth (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) 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) 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) 8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button 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) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction 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) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech | 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |