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

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

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

Property Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Years of Production 2019-2021 2022-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €17770 €28990
GCC Score 5.7 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 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 488 km
Range (WLTP) 424 km 507 km
Range (GCC) 365 km 441 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 77.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 58 kWh 74 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.29 km/kWh 5.96 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 7.6

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 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 233 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 7.8

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

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 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Length 4261 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2070 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1809 mm 1890 mm
Height 1552 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 3000 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 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1805 kg 2010 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 385 l 527 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1267 l 1578 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.3 6.9
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