Comparison between:
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Family
- 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.
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Family | 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | |
| Series | - | ID. | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | - | ID.3 City | ID.3 Family | - |
| Trim | SE | Pure Performance City | Pro Family | Excite |
| Model year | 2016 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 34,415 (DE, Feb 2021) | EUR 41,900 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 36,330 (UK, Feb 2021) | 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 | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Pimlico Blue Arctic White Black Pearl Dynamic Red |
| Interior colors | Black Beige | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 169.8 in 4314 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | - | - | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | - | 80.6 in 2048 mm |
| Height | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in 2631 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 101.5 in 2579 mm |
| Front track | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.1 in 1526 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 127 mm | - | - | - |
| Front headroom | 38.4 in 975 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.3 in 997 mm | 41.1 in 1043 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | - | - | 39.2 in 995 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | - | - | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - | - | 53.9 in 1368 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | - | - | 42.1 in 1070 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | - | - | 36.2 in 920 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 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 3311.34 lb 1502 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1022.94 lb 464 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Permissible load on the front axle - 1050 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1240 kg | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | EEM 85 | APP 310 | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Brushless DC | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport |
| 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 | - | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.40 s | 8.90 s | 9.60 s | 8.50 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 | EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km | WLTP: 217.5 mi / 350.0 km | WLTP: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km WLTP: 352.3 mi / 567.0 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 | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.4 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | 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+ | 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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | 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 | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | 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 | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums | Drums | 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 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R18 T | 215/50R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | LG Chem | LG Chem | CATL |
| Model | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) | LGX E78 (NCM712) | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24.2 kWh | 45 kWh | 58 kWh | 44.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 192 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 27 | 8 | 9 | - |
| Voltage | 323 V | 408 V | 408 V | - |
| Energy density | 126 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 454.15 lb 206 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 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 | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 100 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, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW | - | - | 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 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00 | DC charging, 0:32 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 | 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 | 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) 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 (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) 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 reading lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (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 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) Inductive smartphone charging (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 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) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) 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) 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) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) | Removable luggage compartment floor (S) 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 with 2- Zone Temperature Control (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) 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) | 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) |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance City | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Family | 2020 MG ZS EV Excite |