USA EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro vs ID.3 Pure

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany China, Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.8 5.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…).

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Range (WLTP) 270 mi 241 mi
Range (GCC) 229 mi 205 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 63 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 59 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.8 kWh/100 mi 25.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.88 mi/kWh 3.94 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 165 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) maxes out at 145 kW.

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 165 kW 145 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.1 4.6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.3 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.4 3.3

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2024-…) and Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Length 167.9 in 167.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.5 in 81.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.2 in 71.2 in
Height 61.6 in 61.6 in
Wheelbase 109.1 in 109.1 in

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4001 lb 3940 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 13.6 ft3 13.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 44.7 ft3 44.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 4.4
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