The Comparative Analysis :

VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 39,000
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh) is 0.4 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller.
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
61.7
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
71.2
81.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
61.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
109.1
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
3955 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
686 lb
17.34 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
ID.3
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
201 hp
306 hp
Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
99 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
19.68 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 MPGe
30 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
58 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
438 mi
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 mi
438 mi
Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
0 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft