Comparison between:
- 2020 Opel Corsa-e First Edition
- 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Opel Corsa-e First Edition | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance | |
| Series | - | - | ID. | ID. |
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| Model alias | Vauxhall Corsa-e | - | - | - |
| Trim | First Edition | SEL Premium | Pure Performance | Pro Performance |
| Model year | 2020 | 2015 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 32,900 (DE, Sep 2019) | - | EUR 31,495 (DE, Feb 2021) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Moonstone Gray Quartz Silver Chili Red Navy Blue Pearl Blue Power Orange Snow White | 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 |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Beige | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 159.8 in 4060 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | - | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.2 in 1960 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm | - | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 69.5 in 1765 mm | - | - | - |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in 2538 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1 in 1500 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.0 in 127 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | - | 38.4 in 975 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.1 in 968 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 55.9 in 1420 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | - | 41.2 in 1046 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.6 in 904 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 | 267.0 l 9.43 ft3 0.27 m3 | 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 | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | - | 2314.85 lb 1050 kg | 2336.9 lb 1060 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | - | 2733.73 lb 1240 kg | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg |
| Payload | - | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.27 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
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 Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3000 - 12000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb | 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 |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3000 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort 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 | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb | 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 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.10 s | 10.40 s | 8.90 s | 7.30 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 | WLTP, CMB: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km | EPA, CMB: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 218.1 mi / 351.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 264.7 mi / 426.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 17 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km |
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 | - | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs | Drums | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/45R17 | 205/55R16 91H | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R18 T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 50 kWh | 24.2 kWh | 45 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic-Sanyo | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | LGX E78 | LGX E78 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | - | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 264 | 192 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | - | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | - | 27 | 8 | 9 |
| Battery 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 |
| Cooling | - | Passive cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | Optional heat pump | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 62 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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | 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 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 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, 0:24-0:30 AC 11 kW, 4:33 | DC 50 kW, 0:24 DC 40 kW, 0:29 AC 7.2 kW, 3:11 AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00 AC 1.2 kW, 20:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:32 DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:54 AC 7.2 kW, 6:15 | 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 | 22 kW charging cable with adapter (O) Aluminum base carrier (O) Center armrest with storage compartment, front (S) Lockable wheel bolts (O) Theft protection for alloy wheels (O) 180-degree panoramic rear camera (O) Adaptive speed control (S) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control and brake assist (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Car alarm (O) Child safety locks for the rear doors, manual (S) Driver fatigue detection, 3-stage warning (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Program Plus (S) 2 x front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Front camera and radar (S) Front collision warning (S) Front raing sensor (S) 4 x head airbags front and outer rear seats (S) High beam assistant (O) Intelligent speed controller and limiter (S) Keyless Open & Start with power folding side mirrors (O) Keyless start (S) Lane-Keeping Assist (S) Parking pilot, rear parking aid, with acoustic warning signal for reverse parking (O) Pedestrian protection (S) Sensor-based side impact protection (S) 2 x side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Side blind-spot assist (S) Tire repair kit (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) 12V charging socket in the centre console, front (S) 7-inch full digital driver info color display (S) 7-inch touchscreen with Opel Connect (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Automatic music recognition on audio devices with USB connection (S) Bluetooth (S) Central locking with radio remote control (S) Digital Radio Broadcasting DAB+ (S) Graphic Equalizer (S) Live navigation services and map updates (S) Multimedia Navi Multimedia Navi Pro (O) Multimedia radio (S) Smartphone wireless charging (O) 6 x speakers (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Voice control over paired smartphone (S) Activated carbon filter (S) Automatic climate control with remote control (S) Grille with actively controlled air intake (S) Quick-heating system (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat (S) 6-way adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seats (S) Belt force limiters and pretensioners on front and outer rear seats (S) Height adjustable headrests, front and rear (S) ISOFIX on outer rear sets for children seats (S) Pockets on the backs of the front seats (S) Three-point seat belts on all seats (S) Warning sound and light for not-applied belts (S) Heated leather steering wheel (O) Height and length adjustable (S) Leather steering wheel, flattened below (S) Front sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Panorama sunroof with sun shade, manually operated (O) Power tinted windows front and rear (S) Roof in contrasting black color (S) Solar Protect heat-insulating tint rear (O) Tinted heat-insulating glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electronically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Manually foldable side mirrors (S) Adaptive brake light (S) Auto low beams when approaching a tunnel (S) IntelliLux LED Matrix Lichts (O) LED ambient lighting in front doors storage compartments (S) LED DRLs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED turn signals on side mirrors (S) Fabric and leather combination (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 front seats (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System Anti-Slip Regulation Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution Electronic Differential Lock Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control Engine Braking Assist Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbag 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) 5.8-inch touchscreen radio/navigation system (S) Bluetooth, MP3, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless start (S) 8 x speakers (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) Heated front seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dynamic cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (S) Leather gear knob (S) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (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) | 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) |
| 2020 Opel Corsa-e First Edition | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance |