The Comparative Analysis :

VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)

€ 39,000
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
€ 26,600
 BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
61.7
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
71.2
81.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
61.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
109.1
167.8
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
3955 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
946 lb
23.92 %
BMW 120i (07 - 12)

General

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
ID.3
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
201 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
229 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
229 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
99 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
19.68 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
58 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
No data
Range
499 mi
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
No data
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
0 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft