Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
- 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steal Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
Exterior colors | White Teal | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Brilliant Black Catalunya Red Metallic Florett Siver Metallic Galaxy Blue Metallic Glacier White Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Siam Beige Metallic Typhoon Grey Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
Interior colors | White-Orange Grey-Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey | Black Black and White |
Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
Width with mirrors | - | - | 86.3 in 2192 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
Width with folded mirrors | - | - | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
Height | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
Front track | - | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
Rear track | - | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
Clearance | - | - | 6.8 in 172 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
Front headroom | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
Rear headroom | - | - | 39.2 in 996 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
Front shoulder room | - | - | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
Rear shoulder room | - | - | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
Front hip room | - | - | 60.9 in 1547 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
Rear hip room | - | - | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
Front legroom | - | - | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
Rear legroom | - | - | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
Passenger volume | - | - | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
Maximum trunk volume | - | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | - |
Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
Curb weight | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | - | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg |
Payload | - | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | - | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
GVWR | - | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | - | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Additional information | - | Permissible load on the front axle - 1050 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1240 kg | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with conventional exterior mirrors: 0.28 Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2565 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | - | Tesla |
Model | APP 310 | APP 310 | - | DU Cat 1 3D1 |
Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Brushless DC | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
Voltage | - | - | - | 350 V |
Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
Maximum power RPM | - | - | - | 5525 rpm |
Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
Maximum torque RPM | - | - | - | 325 - 5200 rpm |
Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport | - | - |
Additional information | - | - | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
Motor type | - | - | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
Location | - | - | Front | - |
Power | - | - | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | - |
Torque | - | - | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | - |
Regenerative braking | - | - | Yes | - |
Additional features | - | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 8.90 s | 6.80 s | 5.60 s |
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | - | 5.30 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: 218.1 mi / 351.0 km | WLTP: 208.8 mi / 336.0 km | NEDC: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km EPA: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km WLTP: 267.2 mi / 430.0 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 | NEDC, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | - | 2 |
Additional information | - | - | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | - |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Axle ratio | - | - | 9.205 | 9 |
Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | 9.205 | - |
Additional information | - | - | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | - |
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 | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Independent Double wishbone 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) | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
Front brakes | - | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | - | Drums | Discs | Ventilated discs |
Additional information | - | - | - | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
Rims | - | 7.5Jx18 | 8.5Jx19 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
Tyres | - | 215/55R18 T | 255/55R19 111H | 235/40R19 235/45R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer | - | LG Chem | - | Tesla and Panasonic, CATL |
Model | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) | - | NCA, LFP |
Type of rechargeable battery | - | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 45 kWh | 71 kWh | 55.4 kWh |
Number of cells | - | 192 | 324 | - |
Number of modules | - | 8 | 27 | - |
Voltage | - | 408 V | 396 V | - |
Energy density | - | 265 Wh/kg | - | - |
Weight | - | 454.15 lb 206 kg | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - |
Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
Additional information | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh | Usable capacity - 64.7 kWh Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency | Right-hand drive models battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C) with 52.4 kWh capacity USA battery code - BT41 (Panasonic 2170L) with 55.4 kWh capacity European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) and BT41 (Panasonic 2170L) |
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, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW DC charger, 120 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 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 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Tesla |
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 100 kW, 0:32 DC charging 50 kW, 0:43-0:54 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC charger, 0:29-0:36 Mode 3 charging cable, 6:27 3-phase CEE cable, 11:06 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 18:29 | Wall Connector, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
Additional features | DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) | 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) | Anthracite bumper (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Glossy black control buttons with haptic feedback and aluminium look (O) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) No model description and performance or technology lettering (O) No performance or technology lettering (O) Non-smokers package (S) Orange-painted brake callipers on 18-inch wheels (O) Provision for trailer towing device (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Roof rail in anodised aluminum (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Variable foldable luggage mat (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats (S) ISOFIX on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for both (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's seat (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Heated front seats (O) Individual contour seats front (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) S-sports seats front (O) Sports front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Variable headrests for the front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (S) Electrically adjustable steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped with handles in perforated leather (O) Leather-wrapper with chrome application and contrasting stitching (O) S line emblem and chrome trim (O) Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, paddles and heating (O) Sport leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom (O) Sport steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (O) Acoustic glazing on side windows (O) Acoustic glazing on windscreen (S) Adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Luggage compartment door electrically opening and closing (S) Manual sun protection roller on rear side windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Privacy glass (O) Servo closure for the doors (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking and memory (O) Auto-adjustable frameless side mirrors (S) Auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory (O) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-color painted side mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turning lights (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) Boot lighting right and left (S) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illuminated door sills (S) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear and S lettering front (O) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear without lettering (O) LED taillights (O) Matrix LED headlights (O) Multi-colored ambient lights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Tailgate lights (S) Alcantara leather with contrast stitching (O) All-faux-leather dashboard (O) All-leather dashboard (O) Dashboard in fabric black (O) Decor inlays dark brown natural (O) Decor inlays matt brushed dark (O) Fabric effect (S) Floor mats with contrast stitching (O) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather and faux leather combo with contrasting stitching (O) Leather top side of dashboard (O) Milano Leather (O) S-embossing in the backrests of the front seats (O) Upper dashboard in leather and interior elements below in faux leather (O) Valcona Leather (O) | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
Additional information | - | - | - | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD |