Volkswagen ID.3 Hatchback (2019)

Name: Volkswagen ID.3 Hatchback (2019)
Brand: Volkswagen

MSRP 35575 EUR32% Neofiliac74% External

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Product Overview

The Volkswagen ID.3 is an all-electric batchback built on the company's MEB platform, which includes Audi Q4 e-tron, SEAT el-Born, Škoda Enyaq, and vehicles in the VW I.D. series.

Part of Volkswagen's push to electrify its vehicle lineup, the ID.3 features a host of cutting-edge technologies, including for example ID.Light and AR Head-up Display. The ID.3 also boasts long electric range and fast charging. Its rear-wheel drive characteristics and responsive electric motor make the ID.3 a pleasure to drive.

Volkswagen offers 7 pre-configured ID.3 models for the European markets and two base models exclusive for Germany:

Base 1: Pro Performance

Without optional equipment, the ID.3 Pro Performance costs €35,574.95. It offers the most popular equipment packages, including a navigation system for range-optimized navigation, Adaptive Cruise Control and the “Comfort” telephony function with inductive charging on board. With a 58-kWh battery, this model has a range of up to 420 km and a 150 kW Performance RWD system. Six of the seven pre-configured models, including Life, Style, Business, Family, Tech, and Max, are based on it.

Life

At €37,787.72, ID.3 Life is intended for customers looking for an economical entry-level product without sacrificing comfort. The comfort package includes steering wheel heating, seat heating and two additional USB-C ports.

Style

For customers who emphasize style, there is the Style model for €40,946.04 with the major design package including matrix LED headlamps, LED tail lights with dynamic swiping function, and panoramic glass roof.

Business

The ID.3 “Business” with the small design package including matrix LED headlamps and tinted windows, comfort package and assistant package with rear-view camera and the “Keyless Access” locking system for €41,287.22.

Family

The ID.3 “Family” offers considerable space, light and convenience with the major design package including matrix LED headlamps and large panoramic glass roof, the major comfort package with 2-zone “Air Care” air conditioning system and the assistant package with rear-view camera and “Keyless Access” for €42,305.87.

Tech

The ID.3 “Tech”: with a major design package including matrix LED headlamps, major assistant package with Travel Assist, Side Assist and Emergency Assist as well as major infotainment package including Head-up Display and Premium Sound package for €44,810.

Max

The ID.3 Max for €43,680.32 offers a maximum of design, technology, sport and comfort, with all the equipment packages, an electric 12-way massage seat, progressive steering and DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) on board.

Base 2: ProS

The ProS is a four-seat variant of Pro Performance with the larger, 77 kWh battery and 550 km range for €40,936.31.

Tour

Based on the ProS, ID.3 Tour, available for €48.432,44, is equipped with all the features you would like to have on long journeys: Head-up Display and Sound package, matrix LED headlamps, comfort package, 12-way massage seat and assistant package with all driver assistance systems are all included, together with 19-inch aluminum wheels.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 32% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Up to extraordinary 549km electric range
Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Small turning circle

Cons

No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Good range
Good value for money
Solid performance
Great practicality
Fantastic range

Cons

Expensive compared to a comparable hatchback
Expensive compared to ICE models
Disappointing infotainment system
Expensive compared to rivals
Lack of tech
Not as comfortable as rivals

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Specifications

	Pro	Pro Performance	Pro S	Pure Performance
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1267 L / 44.7 cu-ft
Passengers	5
Payload	533 kg / 1175 lbs	533 kg / 1175 lbs	447 kg / 985 lbs	544 kg / 1199 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Disc	Disc, 330 mm	Disc	Disc
Brakes \| Rear	Drum
Power Steering	Electric Steering
Suspension \| Front	MacPherson strut
Suspension \| Rear	Multi-link
Tire Size	215/55 R18, 215/50 R19, 215/45 R20	215/55 R18, 215/50 R19, 215/45 R20	215/50 R19	215/55 R18
Turning Circle	10.2 m / 33.4 ft
Construction
Battery \| Capacity	62.0 kWh (gross) \| 58.0 kWh (net)	62.0 kWh (gross) \| 58.0 kWh (net)	82.0 kWh (gross) \| 77.0 kWh (net)	48.0 kWh (gross) \| 45.0 kWh (net)
Battery \| Type	Lithium-ion
Battery \| Voltage	408.0 V
Body Style	5-door battery-electric Hatchback
Platform	MEB
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	150 mm / 5.9 in
Size \| Height	1568 mm / 61.7 in
Size \| Length	4261 mm / 167.8 in
Size \| Width	1809 mm / 71.2 in (mirror unfolded) \| 2070 mm / 81.5 in (mirror folded)	1809 mm / 71.2 in \| 2070 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)	1809 mm / 71.2 in (mirror unfolded) \| 2070 mm / 81.5 in (mirror folded)	1809 mm / 71.2 in \| 2070 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width \| Front	1536.0 mm / 60.5 in
Track Width \| Rear	1513.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight	1737.0 kg / 3829.4 lbs	1737.0 kg / 3829.4 lbs	1853.0 kg / 4085.2 lbs	1706.0 kg / 3761.1 lbs
Wheel Size	7.5J x 18, 7.5J x 19, 7.5J x 20	7.5J x 18, 7.5J x 19, 7.5J x 20	7.5J x 19	7.5J x 18
Wheelbase	2770 mm / 109.1 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	9.6 sec	7.3 sec	7.9 sec	8.9 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	9.1 sec	6.9 sec	7.5 sec	8.5 sec
Coefficient Of Drag	0.27
Electric Range	419.0 km / 260.4 mi	419.0 km / 260.4 mi	549.0 km / 341.1 mi	348.0 km / 216.2 mi
Power Supply	11 kW AC charging	7.2 kW AC charging		11 kW AC charging
Top Speed	160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Engine \| Power	145 hp / 108.1 kW	204 hp / 152.1 kW	204 hp / 152.1 kW	150 hp / 111.9 kW
Transmission \| Gears	1-speed
Transmission \| Type	Automatic
Production
Availability	2020	2019	2020	2021
Debut	2019 IAA

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autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 58%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The VW ID.3 feels entirely like the car to carry VW into the next era. It's fast, smooth, comfortable, quiet, full of tech and cheaper than the Leaf with more incentives to buy, too. It boasts great practicality and plenty of usable range, so feels like the Golf for a new generation when the Golf seems to have gone off the boil.

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Pros

Great practicality
Good range

Cons

Lack of tech
Not as comfortable as rivals

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 69%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

VW will reveal the final car at September's Frankfurt Motor Show. The ID.3 is one centimetre shorter than a Golf, at 4.26 metres. It is two centimetres wider and, thanks to the batteries under the floor, a full 17cm taller. The boot capacity is 390 litres – only 10 litres more than the Golf's.

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Pros

Flexible infotainment system
Decent range

Cons

Small turning circle
Small boot

autoexpress^[3]

Reviewer score 77%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The Volkswagen ID.3 is an accomplished all-electric family hatchback. It gets the basics right with competitive pricing, desirable looks and great levels of comfort - all wrapped up in a practical package. On-board tech is also a plus point, but the touch-sensitive infotainment screen could divide opinion and some might find the harder interior plastics slightly disappointing.

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Pros

Excellent looks
Competitively priced
Good standard equipment

Cons

Lacklustre infotainment

autoexpress^[4]

Reviewer score 82%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

VW's first bespoke EV is a great start, boasting comfort, usable range and lots of technology. It rides and handles well and proves this is the direction family cars are heading in, thanks to great practicality and refinement compared with an ICE model. While £35,880 after the £3,000 plug-in car grant is still a significant sum, it's cheaper than a Nissan Leaf e+ in top-spec Tekna trim.

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Pros

Comfortable to drive
Lots of tech
Good range

Cons

Expensive compared to ICE models

autoexpress^[5]

Reviewer score 79%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The ID.3 is a five-door family hatchback – Golf-sized, which is no coincidence. It sits on MEB, the VW Group's modular fully electric platform. The Tour Pro S has the same 201bhp rear-mounted electric motor as the bulk of the range, while carrying extra kilos due to its bigger battery. Its kerbweight is more than 1,900kg. It's a comfortable cruiser and swift enough, particularly when accelerating from rest.

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Pros

Sleek cabin tech
Lots of standard equipment

Cons

Expensive for what you get
No adaptive dampers

autoexpress^[6]

Reviewer score 77%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The impressive Volkswagen ID.3 EV joins our fleet fresh from winning an award from our sister title Carbuyer. It was judged the Best Small Company Car, as it was in the Auto Express New Car Awards in July. The boot capacity is five litres bigger than you’ll find in a petrol VW Golf, but that’s with the movable floor in its lowest position.

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Pros

Sleek design
Good range
Lots of standard kit

Cons

Bundled boot
No front trunk

carwow^[7]

Reviewer score 69%

Reviewers from carwow have found the following***:

VW reckons the ID3 is a bit like the iPhone in 2007. It could be the car that convinces the masses that electric transportation is the future. VW has form in this kind of transformation, providing the transport for the masses with the VW Beetle, then the Golf. The ID3 will eventually be available with three battery sizes – 48kWh, a 58kWh and 77kWh. All have a 204hp electric motor.

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Pros

Fantastic range
Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment system

Cons

No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Expensive for what you get

digitaltrends^[8]

Reviewer score 75%

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:

The ID.3 is best enjoyed when driven in a calm, relaxed manner. It delivers linear acceleration, partly because the motor spins the rear wheels through a fixed-ratio gearbox that never changes gears. The only noise in the cabin comes from the wind and from the tires, but neither is excessive or annoying.

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Pros

Easy-to-navigate user interface
Easy to drive
Solid performance

Cons

Expensive compared to a comparable hatchback
Disappointing infotainment system

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References

^ Volkswagen ID.3 vs Nissan Leaf. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/electric-cars/353402/volkswagen-id3-vs-nissan-leaf. 2020-10-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ Volkswagen ID.3 vs Volkswagen e-Golf. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/e-golf/107409/volkswagen-id3-vs-volkswagen-e-golf. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ Volkswagen ID.3 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id3. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ New Volkswagen ID.3 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id3/105543/new-volkswagen-id3-2020-review. 2020-10-02. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ New Volkswagen ID.3 Tour Pro S 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id3/354888/new-volkswagen-id3-tour-pro-s-2021-review. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
^ Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id3/356303/volkswagen-id3-pro-s-tour-long-term-test-review. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
^ Volkswagen ID.3 Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/id3. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 first drive: The iCar Apple Didn’t Build. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-volkswagen-id3-review/. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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Volkswagen ID.3 Hatchback (2019)

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Product Overview

Base 1: Pro Performance

Life

Style

Business

Family

Tech

Max

Base 2: ProS

Tour

Ratings

What we found**

What external reviewers found***

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Specifications

Capacity

Chassis

Construction

Dimensions

Performance

Powertrain

Production

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