Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro vs Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
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General Info
The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €41990. The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €17390 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2023 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €41990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €17390 | €26990 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 425 km | 418 km |
| Range (GCC) | 367 km | 357 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 62 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 58 kWh | 50.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.33 km/kWh | 7.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7 | 7.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Performance
The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) is rear-wheel drive, while the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 107 kW | 115 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 143 hp | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 275 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 9.2 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 168 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Dimensions
The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) is longer and wider, but the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) is taller.
The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4261 mm | 4374 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2070 mm | 2062 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1809 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1552 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2675 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) features a larger trunk, but the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1805 kg | 1736 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 385 l | 352 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1267 l | 1268 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.3 | 4 |
