Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Life
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM)
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 Life | 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM) | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | ID.3 Life | - |
| Trim | Pro Life | Single Motor (EM) |
| Model year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 372,655 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 31,670 (UK, Feb 2021) | - |
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 | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 166.7 in 4233 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 76.4 in 1940 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.0 in 2032 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 72.3 in 1837 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.0 in 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 104.3 in 2650 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 62.8 in 1595 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.5 in 165 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.0 in 1346 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 46.3 in 1175 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 32.3 in 821 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2336.9 lb 1060 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Headroom with sunroof front - 1018 mm Headroom with sunroof rear - 974 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5375 - 9248 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 116 - 5375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
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 | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 5.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 358.5 mi / 577.0 km WLTP, CMB: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km | EPA, CMB: 200.1 mi / 322.0 km WLTP, CMB: 213.8 mi / 344.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.4 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 m 36.09 ft |
| Additional information | - | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
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 | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic 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) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 51 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | CATL |
| Model | LGX E78 | - |
| Type | NCM712 | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 2 V |
| Number of modules | 9 | - |
| Battery voltage | 408 V | - |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Usable capacity - 49 kWh |
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 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 134 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, 0:28-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:17 | - |
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) 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) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S) New-gen Pilot Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S) Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O) Home audio-inspired soundbar (S) Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S) Volvo Cars app (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Five interior ambient light themes (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S) Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O) Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O) Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O) Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O) Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O) Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Life | 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM) |