Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition vs ID.3 Pro

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) begins at €17390.

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) is a SUV, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) is a Hatchback.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Years of Production 2020-2021 2020-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany, China
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (Used) €25930 €17390
GCC Score 6.2 5.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023).

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Range (EPA) 402 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 501 km 425 km
Range (GCC) 417 km 367 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 62 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 58 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.5 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.42 km/kWh 6.33 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 125 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) maxes out at 100 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 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 125 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 5.6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 107 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 143 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 275 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.5 s 9.6 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.3 2.9

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) is longer, wider, and taller.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Length 4584 mm 4261 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm 2070 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1809 mm
Height 1620 mm 1552 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2765 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) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (2020-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2119 kg 1805 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 543 l 385 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1575 l 1267 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1000 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 4.3
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