Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition vs BMW iX3 Gen 1

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) for as low as €25930, while the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) begins at €30900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition BMW iX3 Gen 1
Years of Production 2020-2021 2020-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (Used) €25930 €30900
GCC Score 6.2 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021).

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition BMW iX3 Gen 1
Range (EPA) 402 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 501 km 460 km
Range (GCC) 417 km 391 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 80 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 74 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.5 kWh/100 km 18.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.42 km/kWh 5.28 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 6.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) maxes out at 125 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition BMW iX3 Gen 1
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 125 kW 155 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 6.6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition BMW iX3 Gen 1
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 210 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 282 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 400 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.5 s 6.8 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 3.3 4.4

Dimensions

The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is longer, wider, and taller.

The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition BMW iX3 Gen 1
Length 4584 mm 4734 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm 2138 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1891 mm
Height 1620 mm 1668 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2864 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021).

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition BMW iX3 Gen 1
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2119 kg 2260 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 543 l 510 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1575 l 1560 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 7.3
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