Volkswagen ID.3: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Volkswagen ID.3 version to choose depends mainly on how much performance you want. The 204 hp AT 62 kWh is the strongest all-round option in the supplied catalogue data: it produces 310 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, and has a 160 km/h top speed. The AT 82 kWh has the same 204 hp and 310 Nm but is 116 kg heavier, and its 0–100 km/h time increases to 7.9 seconds.
The Volkswagen ID.3 version to choose depends mainly on how much performance you want. The 204 hp AT 62 kWh is the strongest all-round option in the supplied catalogue data: it produces 310 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, and has a 160 km/h top speed. The AT 82 kWh has the same 204 hp and 310 Nm but is 116 kg heavier, and its 0–100 km/h time increases to 7.9 seconds. For maximum performance, the restyled GTX AT 82 kWh raises output to 325 hp and 566 Nm, cuts the acceleration time to 5.6 seconds, and increases top speed to 200 km/h. Buyers who prioritize a lower kerb weight over acceleration can consider the 150 hp AT 48 kWh, which weighs 1,706 kg and reaches 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds.
Volkswagen ID.3 generations and versions
The Volkswagen ID.3 has one generation represented in two catalogue stages. The original 1 generation ran from September 2019 through January 2024 as a Hatchback 5-door and contains four versions: AT 62 kWh with 145 hp, AT 48 kWh with 150 hp, AT 82 kWh with 204 hp, and AT 62 kWh with 204 hp.
The 1 generation, restyling began in February 2023 and is also a Hatchback 5-door. It contains three versions: AT 82 kWh with 204 hp, GTX AT 82 kWh with 325 hp, and AT 62 kWh with 204 hp. The restyled catalogue retains the specifications of the established 204 hp AT 82 kWh and AT 62 kWh versions while adding the more powerful GTX AT 82 kWh.
Volkswagen ID.3 specs and engine comparison
Every listed Volkswagen ID.3 version uses Electro power, an Automatic gearbox, and RWD. Because these are electric versions, engine displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout, and boost are not measured in the supplied data.
| Generation stage | Exact version name | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation | AT 62 kWh (145 hp) | 145 hp / 106 kW | 310 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
| 1 generation | AT 48 kWh | 150 hp / 110 kW | 310 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
| 1 generation | AT 82 kWh | 204 hp / 150 kW | 310 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
| 1 generation | AT 62 kWh (204 hp) | 204 hp / 150 kW | 310 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | AT 82 kWh | 204 hp / 150 kW | 310 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | GTX AT 82 kWh | 325 hp / 239 kW | 566 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | AT 62 kWh | 204 hp / 150 kW | 310 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic | RWD |
Power per litre cannot be calculated because displacement is not measured for any version. The more useful comparison here is weight per horsepower. The 150 hp AT 48 kWh carries approximately 11.4 kg per hp, the 145 hp AT 62 kWh approximately 12.0 kg per hp, the 204 hp AT 82 kWh approximately 9.1 kg per hp, and the 204 hp AT 62 kWh approximately 8.5 kg per hp. A weight-per-horsepower figure cannot be calculated for the GTX AT 82 kWh because its kerb weight is not measured.
Volkswagen ID.3 performance, economy, and range
| Generation stage | Exact version name | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation | AT 62 kWh (145 hp) | 8.9 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation | AT 48 kWh | 8.9 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation | AT 82 kWh | 7.9 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation | AT 62 kWh (204 hp) | 7.3 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation, restyling | AT 82 kWh | 7.9 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation, restyling | GTX AT 82 kWh | 5.6 s | 200 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| 1 generation, restyling | AT 62 kWh | 7.3 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
The performance differences make the buying hierarchy clear. Moving from the 145 hp AT 62 kWh to the 204 hp AT 62 kWh adds 59 hp while torque remains 310 Nm. The 204 hp version reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds sooner, although both have the same 160 km/h top speed and 1,737 kg kerb weight.
The 150 hp AT 48 kWh offers 5 hp more than the 145 hp AT 62 kWh, but both record 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 160 km/h at the top end. The AT 48 kWh is 31 kg lighter, so its advantage in the available figures is weight rather than acceleration.
The GTX AT 82 kWh adds 121 hp and 256 Nm over the 204 hp AT 82 kWh. It reaches 100 km/h 2.3 seconds sooner and has a top speed that is 40 km/h higher. It is therefore the performance choice by a substantial margin.
Consumption, efficiency, and range are not measured for any listed version. Battery labels such as AT 48 kWh, AT 62 kWh, and AT 82 kWh distinguish the exact database version names, but the supplied data does not provide driving-range figures. A Volkswagen ID.3 range comparison therefore cannot be made reliably from this catalogue entry.
Volkswagen ID.3 dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
Overall exterior dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured for any listed Volkswagen ID.3 version. Ground clearance is 150 mm throughout the range. Tank capacity is also not measured.
| Generation stage | Exact version name | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Payload difference | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation | AT 62 kWh (145 hp) | 1,737 kg | 2,270 kg | 533 kg | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation | AT 48 kWh | 1,706 kg | 2,250 kg | 544 kg | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation | AT 82 kWh | 1,853 kg | 2,300 kg | 447 kg | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation | AT 62 kWh (204 hp) | 1,737 kg | 2,270 kg | 533 kg | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling | AT 82 kWh | 1,853 kg | 2,300 kg | 447 kg | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling | GTX AT 82 kWh | not measured | not measured | not measured | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling | AT 62 kWh | 1,737 kg | 2,270 kg | 533 kg | 150 mm | not measured | not measured |
The AT 48 kWh is the lightest measured version at 1,706 kg. The AT 82 kWh is the heaviest measured version at 1,853 kg, a difference of 147 kg. Compared with the 204 hp AT 62 kWh, the 204 hp AT 82 kWh is 116 kg heavier, has identical power and torque, and takes 0.6 seconds longer to reach 100 km/h.
All versions use Independent, spring front and rear suspension, Ventilated disc front brakes, and Drum rear brakes. The available chassis specifications therefore do not create a distinction between the listed choices.
Which Volkswagen ID.3 version should you buy?
For the best balance in the figures provided, choose the 204 hp AT 62 kWh. In the original 1 generation it must be distinguished from the identically named 145 hp AT 62 kWh: the 204 hp version offers 59 hp more at the same 1,737 kg kerb weight and improves the 0–100 km/h time from 8.9 to 7.3 seconds. The restyled AT 62 kWh keeps the same 204 hp, 310 Nm, 7.3-second acceleration time, 160 km/h top speed, and 1,737 kg kerb weight.
Choose the AT 48 kWh if the lowest measured kerb weight matters most. At 1,706 kg, it is 31 kg lighter than either measured AT 62 kWh specification, although its 8.9-second acceleration time matches the 145 hp AT 62 kWh rather than the faster 204 hp version.
Choose the AT 82 kWh only if the exact AT 82 kWh configuration is your priority. Against the 204 hp AT 62 kWh, it provides no additional power or torque in these data: both produce 204 hp and 310 Nm. The AT 82 kWh instead weighs 1,853 kg versus 1,737 kg and reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 rather than 7.3 seconds. Range is not measured, so this article cannot claim a range advantage to offset those figures.
Choose the restyled GTX AT 82 kWh when outright performance is the deciding factor. Its 325 hp, 566 Nm, 5.6-second acceleration time, and 200 km/h top speed place it above every other listed ID.3 version. Its weight is not measured, however, so a complete weight-based comparison is not possible.
The restyling does not change the recorded specifications of the regular 204 hp AT 62 kWh or AT 82 kWh. Its meaningful addition in this dataset is the GTX AT 82 kWh. Price, reliability, problems, equipment, and driving range are not measured, so they cannot be used here to recommend one version over another.