Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 3 64 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st | 2020 KIA e-Niro 3 64 kWh | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh | |
| Series | ID. | - | - |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | ID3 1st | - | KONA EV 64 kWh |
| Trim | - | 3 64 kWh | SEL 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | United Kingdom | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | EUR 39,990 (DE, Sep 2019) | - | USD 37,190 (USA, Jul 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | White Teal | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue Runway Red Metallic | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray |
| Interior colors | White-Orange Grey-Black | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | - | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | - | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.0 in 914 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | - | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 3714.79 lb 1685 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 1069.24 lb 485 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - | Siemens |
| Model | APP 310 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.80 s | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.50 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km | EPA, CMB: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP, CMB: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.57 | 2.5 |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 8.206 | 7.981 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | - | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | SK Innovation | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 294 | 294 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | - | 3 | 5 |
| Battery voltage | - | 356 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic |
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 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 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 AC 7.2 kW, 8:04 | DC 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC 11 kW, 8:54 | DC 100 kW, 0:54 DC 50 kW, 1:15 AC 7.2 kW, 9:30 |
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) | Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S) Centre console storage box (S) Chrome beltline mouldings (S) High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S) High-gloss black door insert trim (S) High-gloss black lower console trim (S) Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S) Matt black radiator grille (S) Rear spoiler (S) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S) Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S) All-round height adjustable headrests (S) All-round three-point seatbelts (S) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Charging indicator on dashboard (S) Door Deadlocks (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S) Front and rear centre armrests (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S) Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S) Locking Wheel Nuts (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S) Speed limiter (S) Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S) Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S) Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S) Twin front airbags (S) Twin side front airbags (S) Tyre Mobility Kit (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S) 7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S) Fast charging USB port in centre console (S) Front USB port (S) Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S) Shark fin antenna (S) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (S) Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S) Trip comupter and digital clock (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Rear ventilation duct (S) Single automatic air-conditioning (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding second row seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (S) High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S) Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S) Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Solar glass (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Driver's wide view door mirror (S) Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S) Centre room lamp (S) Front bulb fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) LED headlights with bi-function projection (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Luggagae area light (S) Manual headlight levelling device (S) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S) | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Cruise control (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows with Driver's auto-down/up (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview mirror with manual day/night (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen projector headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st | 2020 KIA e-Niro 3 64 kWh | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh |