Exterior Design
The Volkswagen ID.3 adopts Volkswagen’s new family-style design language for its ID. series electric vehicles, inheriting rigorous German craftsmanship while integrating minimalist, futuristic and dynamic elements that fit its positioning as a compact urban electric hatchback. It features a sleek and integrated closed front fascia, paired with an integrated IQ.Light intelligent matrix LED headlight system and a luminous Volkswagen logo, which is seamlessly connected with a narrow through-type LED light strip, creating a sophisticated and technological visual effect. The distinctive linear daytime running lights and symmetrical C-shaped LED taillights with a high-mounted rear spoiler further highlight its unique identity. The side of the body adopts a compact and agile hatchback silhouette with smooth through-type waistlines, paired with exposed door handles, black wheel arches and sporty alloy wheels, highlighting its lively and practical posture, while the front and rear black surround kits further enhance its dynamic temperament. The body is available in three color options: Crystal White, Ionic Gray, and Aurora Green.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,261 mm in length, 1,778 mm in width, and 1,568 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm. Benefiting from the short front and rear overhang design of the MEB platform, the interior legroom and headroom are well-designed despite its compact body, and the overall interior space is practical and comfortable, perfectly meeting the needs of daily urban commuting and small family use. The rear seats feature a 40/60 split-folding design, which not only improves the flexibility of storage and seating but also expands the trunk space significantly, easily accommodating items such as luggage, daily necessities and small camping gear for travel or daily use.
Interior Design
The Volkswagen ID.3 is equipped with a compact digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch floating central touchscreen, forming a seamless connected cockpit powered by the latest ID.S 5.0 intelligent cockpit operating system, delivering an outstanding visual experience and smooth operation. Interior color schemes include Twilight Symphony Gray, White Movement, and black with color stitching, catering to different personalized and usage scenarios. In terms of features, the standard model comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear airbags, rear parking sensors, cruise control, and keyless entry/start, among other practical functions. The higher-spec version adds Level 2 driver-assistance systems, active braking, a 360-degree panoramic camera, a panoramic sunroof, front seat heating, as well as a high-quality in-vehicle sound system for an enhanced audio experience.
The interior adopts high-quality materials, with a reasonable combination of soft wrapping and fine plastic parts, paired with exquisite stitching craftsmanship and metal decorative strips, enhancing the sense of comfort and technology. It adopts a column-mounted electronic knob shifter design unique to the ID. series, which frees up the central channel space and adds a wireless phone charging panel and practical storage grids. The center console follows the driver-centric ergonomic design, with touch buttons for air conditioning and audio, facilitating blind operation during driving. The interior is equipped with multiple practical storage spaces, including a large-capacity armrest box, a storage grid in front of the gearshift, and door panels that can hold water bottles, bringing great convenience to daily use. The seats are made of high-grade artificial leather or fabric, with comfortable padding and sufficient support, and the rear seat backrest and cushion angles are optimized to reduce passenger fatigue during long trips.
Powertrain
The Volkswagen ID.3 is based on the MEB pure electric platform and offers a rear-mounted single motor powertrain to meet daily driving needs. The rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor delivers a maximum power output of 125 kW and peak torque of 310 Nm, with an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of around 8.2 seconds, balancing power and energy efficiency. It is equipped with ternary lithium battery packs with different capacities, including 52.8 kWh and 57.3 kWh, offering a CLTC-rated range of up to 451 km, which perfectly suits daily urban commuting and occasional short-distance travel. In fast-charging mode, it takes approximately 28 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%.
The powertrain adopts mature electric vehicle technologies such as high-efficiency permanent magnet synchronous motors and advanced battery management systems, which not only improve power response but also enhance energy efficiency and battery durability. The transmission system features smooth power output and high transmission efficiency, and the energy recovery system can effectively extend the cruising range. The chassis adopts a front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension with professional German tuning, ensuring precise steering and stable driving. The minimum turning radius is about 5.0 meters, making it easy to handle narrow road U-turns and complex parking scenarios, providing a comfortable, energy-efficient and agile driving experience for users.
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure and Smart | 2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Outstanding Edition | 2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Extreme Intelligence Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | |||
| Availability | 2024.01 | 2024.01 | 2024.01 |
| vehicle class | Compact two-seater | Compact two-seater | Compact two-seater |
| Length*Width*Height(mm) | 4261*1778*1568 | 4261*1778*1568 | 4261*1778*1568 |
| Type of energy | all-electric | all-electric | all-electric |
| CLTC pure electric range (km) | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Total motor power (kW) | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Total motor torque (N-m) | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Battery Type | Ternary lithium battery | Ternary lithium battery | Ternary lithium battery |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.8 |
| Fast charging capacity (%) | 0-80 | 0-80 | 0-80 |
| Warranty Policy | Three years or 100,000 kilometers | Three years or 100,000 kilometers | Three years or 100,000 kilometers |
| body of automobile | |||
| Length (mm) | 4261 | 4261 | 4261 |
| Width (mm) | 1778 | 1778 | 1778 |
| Height (mm) | 1568 | 1568 | 1568 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2765 | 2765 | 2765 |
| Front wheelbase(mm) | 1548 | 1548 | 1548 |
| Rear wheelbase(mm) | 1525 | 1525 | 1525 |
| Weight (kg) | 1760 | 1760 | 1760 |
| Luggage compartment volume (L) | 385-1267 | 385-1267 | 385-1267 |
| Number of doors (pcs) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats (pcs) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| electric motor | |||
| Total motor power (kW) | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Total motor torque (N-m) | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| Maximum power of rear electric motor (kW) | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Rear motor maximum torque (N-m) | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| CLTC pure electric range (km) | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.8 |
| 100km power consumption (kWh/100km) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Motor structure | permanent magnetism | permanent magnetism | permanent magnetism |
| Principle of motor operation | synchronization | synchronization | synchronization |
| Number of drive motors | single motor | single motor | single motor |
| Motor Layout | place after (e.g. in grammar) | place after (e.g. in grammar) | place after (e.g. in grammar) |
| Battery Type | Ternary lithium battery | Ternary lithium battery | Ternary lithium battery |
| Battery Cell Brands | Ningde Times | Ningde Times | Ningde Times |
| Battery cooling method | liquid cooling | liquid cooling | liquid cooling |
| Battery Energy Density(Wh/kg) | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Fast charging capacity (%) | 0-80 | 0-80 | 0-80 |
| Battery Pack Warranty | Eight years or 160,000 kilometers | Eight years or 160,000 kilometers | Eight years or 160,000 kilometers |
| Battery preheating | ● | ● | ● |
| Chassis/steering | |||
| Driving form | rear drive | rear drive | rear drive |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension |
| Steering assist form | electric power assist | electric power assist | electric power assist |
| Wheels/Brakes | |||
| Front/Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc / Drum | Ventilated Disc / Drum | Ventilated Disc / Drum |
| Parking brake type | electronic parking | electronic parking | electronic parking |
| Front Tire Specification | 215/55 R18 | 215/55 R18 | 215/55 R18 |
| Rear Tire Specification | 215/55 R18 | 215/55 R18 | 215/55 R18 |
| Wheel Material | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum |
| Spare tire specification | Tire Repair Tools | Tire Repair Tools | Tire Repair Tools |
| Active/passive safety features | |||
| ABS anti-lock | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake force distribution (EBD/CBC etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake Assist (BA/EBA/BAS etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Stability Control (ESC/ESP/DSC etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Active braking/safety systems | ● | ● | ● |
| merging aid | - | - | ● |
| lane keeping assist system | ● | ● | ● |
| lane departure warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Road traffic signage recognition | - | ● | ● |
| Fatigue Driving Alerts | ● | ● | ● |
| front exhaust airbag | :: Driver's airbag | :: Driver's airbag | :: Driver's airbag |
| ●Passenger airbag | ●Passenger airbag | ●Passenger airbag | |
| ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | |
| ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | |
| Rear airbags | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) |
| Tire Pressure Detection Device | ● Alarms | ● Alarms | ● Alarms |
| Air Deficient Tire | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) |
| Seat Belt Reminder | ●Principal Driver | ●Principal Driver | ● Full vehicle |
| ●Passenger | ●Passenger | ||
| ISOFIX child restraints | ● | ● | ● |
| Forward Collision Warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Auxiliary/Manipulation Configurations | |||
| parking radar | ●Forward | ●Forward | ●Forward |
| ● Post | ● Post | ● Post | |
| Driver Assistance Video | ○Reverse Viewer | ● Backup camera | ●360-degree panoramic image |
| cruise control | ●Adaptive cruise at all speeds | ●Adaptive cruise at all speeds | ●Adaptive cruise at all speeds |
| Driving Mode Switching | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns |
| :: Economy | :: Economy | :: Economy | |
| :: Standard/comfort | :: Standard/comfort | :: Standard/comfort | |
| ● Customization/Personalization | ● Customization/Personalization | ● Customization/Personalization | |
| hill-holding aid | ● | ● | ● |
| automatic parking | ● | ● | ● |
| automatic parking | - | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) |
| Assisted driving level | ●L1 | ●L2 | ●L2 |
| Driver Assistance System | - | ●IQ. Drive | ●IQ. Drive |
| External/anti-theft configurations | |||
| skylights | - | ● Non-opening panoramic sunroof | ● Non-opening panoramic sunroof |
| Active Closed Grille | ● | ● | ● |
| Key Type | ●Remote key | ●Remote key | ●Remote key |
| Keyless entry | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyless Start System | ● | ● | ● |
| Remote start function | ● | ● | ● |
| Central locking in the car | ● | ● | ● |
| Internal Configuration | |||
| Steering wheel material | :: Plastics | ● Leather | ● Leather |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | ● Manual | ● Manual | ● Manual |
| Adjustable up and down | Adjustable up and down | Adjustable up and down | |
| Adjustable front and rear | Adjustable front and rear | Adjustable front and rear | |
| Steering wheel functions | :: Multifunctionality | ●Heating | ●Heating |
| :: Multifunctionality | :: Multifunctionality | ||
| center armrest | ●Forward | ●Forward | ●Forward |
| ● Post | |||
| Sun visor vanity mirror | ● | ● | ● |
| Liquid crystal instrument size | 5.3 inches | 5.3 inches | 5.3 inches |
| Intelligent Hardware | |||
| Number of cameras | ○2 | :: 2 | ● 5 |
| Number of ultrasonic radars | :: 8 | :: 8 | :: 8 |
| Number of millimeter-wave radars | :: 1 | :: 1 | ● 3 |
| seating | |||
| Seat Material | ●Other materials | ●Other materials | ●Other materials |
| Main Driver's Seat Function | - | - | ●Heating |
| Passenger seat function | - | - | ●Heating |
| Seat electric adjustment | - | ●Principal Driver | ●Principal Driver |
| ●Passenger | ●Passenger | ||
| Integral adjustment of the main driver's seat | ●Before and after | ●Before and after | ●Before and after |
| ●Backrests | ●Backrests | ●Backrests | |
| ●High/Low (2-way) | ●High/Low (2-way) | ●High/Low (2-way) | |
| Partial adjustment of the main driver's seat | - | :: Waist (2-way) | :: Waist (2-way) |
| Passenger seat overall adjustment | ●Before and after | ●Before and after | ●Before and after |
| ●Backrests | ●Backrests | ●Backrests | |
| ●High/Low (2-way) | ●High/Low (2-way) | ●High/Low (2-way) | |
| Partial adjustment of the passenger seat | - | :: Waist (2-way) | :: Waist (2-way) |
| Second row seat adjustment | ●Proportional lowering | ●Proportional lowering | ●Proportional lowering |
| Rear Cup Holder | - | - | ● |
| multimedia | |||
| Large color screen in the center console | ● | ● | ● |
| satellite navigation system | ● | ● | ● |
| Navigating the road information display | ● | ● | ● |
| Roadside assistance calls | ● | ● | ● |
| Bluetooth/Car Phone | ● | ● | ● |
| Cell phone connectivity/mapping | ●CarPlay support | ●CarPlay support | ●CarPlay support |
| ●CarLife support | ●CarLife support | ●CarLife support | |
| ●Factory connectivity/mapping | ●Factory connectivity/mapping | ●Factory connectivity/mapping | |
| Number of audio speakers | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Voice Recognition Control System | :: Multimedia systems | :: Multimedia systems | :: Multimedia systems |
| :: Navigation | :: Navigation | :: Navigation | |
| :: Telephone | :: Telephone | :: Telephone | |
| :: Air conditioning | :: Air conditioning | :: Air conditioning | |
| Center screen size | ● 10 inches | ● 10 inches | ● 10 inches |
| Voice assistant wake words | Hello, Volkswagen. | Hello, Volkswagen. | Hello, Volkswagen. |
| 4G/5G networks | ●4G | ●4G | ●4G |
| Telematics | ● | ● | ● |
| Interface Support | ●Type-C port | ●Type-C port | ●Type-C port |
| Power Support | ●Luggage compartment 12V power supply | ●Luggage compartment 12V power supply | ●Luggage compartment 12V power supply |
| (stage) lighting | |||
| low beam (headlights) | ●LED | ●LED | ●LED |
| high beam (headlights) | ●LED | ●LED | ●LED |
| LED daytime running lights | ● | ● | ● |
| Adaptive high and low beam | - | - | ● |
| Adjustable headlights | ● | ● | ● |
| Headlamps with steering | - | ● | ● |
| Automatic headlights | ● | ● | ● |
| Delayed headlight off | ● | ● | ● |
| Lighting Features | - | ● Matrix | ● Matrix |
| Interior ambient lighting | ● | ● | ● |
| Glass/Mirror | |||
| power window | ●Forward | ●Forward | ●Forward |
| ● Post | ● Post | ● Post | |
| One-touch window lifting | ● Full vehicle | ● Full vehicle | ● Full vehicle |
| Anti Window Pinch Handle | ● | ● | ● |
| outside rearview mirror | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment |
| :: Electric folding | :: Electric folding | :: Electric folding | |
| ●Heating | ●Heating | ●Heating | |
| ●Automatic folding of locked car | ●Automatic folding of locked car | ●Automatic folding of locked car | |
| ○Heatable nozzle | ○Heatable nozzle | ||
| rearview mirror | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare |
| inductive wiper | ● | ● | ● |
| Air conditioners/refrigerators | |||
| Air conditioning control method | ● Automatic control | ● Automatic control | ● Automatic control |
| Temperature zone control | ● | ● | ● |
| PM2.5 filtration | ● | ● | ● |
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