Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition

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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) for as low as €28990, while the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) begins at €17770.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is a SUV, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) is a Hatchback.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Years of Production 2022-2024 2019-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea Germany
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (Used) €28990 €17770
GCC Score 7 5.7

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Range (EPA) 488 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 507 km 424 km
Range (GCC) 441 km 365 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77.4 kWh 62 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 58 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.96 km/kWh 6.29 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.6 7

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 233 kW 100 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 5.6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts greater motor power.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 4 3.5

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Length 4635 mm 4261 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm 2070 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1809 mm
Height 1605 mm 1552 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2765 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024), but the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition (2019-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2010 kg 1805 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 527 l 385 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1578 l 1267 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 4.3