Volkswagen ID.3 vs Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| VolkswagenID.3 | VolkswagenID.3 Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2020 | August 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 168–322 bhp (better) | 168–228 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.7–8.2 s | – |
| Top speed | 99–124 mph | – |
| Engine or motors | Single rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 170 PS (125 kW), 204 PS (150 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures | Rear APP-series electric motor, 170 PS (125 kW), 190 PS (140 kW) or 231 PS (170 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 310 Nm (170 PS), 265 Nm (204 PS), 545 Nm (326 PS) | – |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 241–371 miles | 390 miles (better) |
| Battery | 52–79 kWh | 50–79 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 145–185 kW (better) | 105–183 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined: 240–241 miles (52 kWh), 268–269 miles (59 kWh), 351–352 miles (Pro S), 365–371 miles (GTX); city 312–460 miles | WLTP combined range across the UK line-up is 258–390 miles; up to 390 miles with the 79 kWh battery |
| Charging | 10–80% DC in 25 min (52 kWh, 145 kW), 24 min (59 kWh, 165 kW) or 26 min (79 kWh, 185 kW); AC 7.2 kW on 52 kWh (8 h 30 min to full), 11 kW on others (6 h 30 min for 59 kWh, 8 h 30 min for 79 kWh) | Up to 105 kW DC (50 and 58 kWh) or 183 kW (79 kWh); 10–80% in as little as 26 minutes |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 15.2–15.3 kWh/62 miles (52 kWh), 15.4 (59 kWh), 15.6 (Pro S), 14.7 (GTX Performance) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km at the tailpipe | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 385 litres | 385 litres |
| Length | 4,264 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | – |
| Weight | From 1,787 kg | – |
| Boot | 385 litres; 1,267 litres with the rear seats folded, loaded to the roof | 385 litres; 1,267 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | Bicycle-carrier coupling with 75 kg drawbar load optional | – |
| Size | 4,264 mm long, 1,809 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 2,070 mm with mirrors, 1,564 mm high; 2,770 mm wheelbase; 10.3 m turning circle; drag coefficient 0.263; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,787 kg (52 kWh) to 1,993 kg (GTX Performance) | 4,287 mm long |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.9-inch touchscreen with navigation and "Hello ID." voice control with ChatGPT; 5.3-inch driver display; augmented-reality head-up display available | 12.9-inch Innovision touchscreen with navigation and IDA voice assistant; 10.25-inch driver display; wireless phone charging and App-Connect |
| Driver assistance | Travel Assist with swarm data and assisted lane changes optional; Car2X hazard warnings | Adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and rear-view camera standard; Connected Travel Assist with traffic light recognition and Park Assist Pro on Style Launch Edition |
| Warranty | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
