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Volkswagen ID.3 facelift 2023 Pure 55 kWh (170 Hp)
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Volkswagen ID.3:
The Volkswagen ID. 3 is a battery electric small family car produced by Volkswagen since 2019. It is the first production car to utilize the MEB platform, and the first model of the ID. series. It was unveiled on 9 September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, after being first shown as the I. D. concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Deliveries to retail customers began in Germany in September 2020.
The ID. 3 was previewed as a concept car called the Volkswagen I. D. , first shown at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. It was the first concept model of the new all-electric I. D. sub-brand. According to Volkswagen, the I. D. featured innovations such as virtual wing mirrors , "chocolate bar" battery design, and retractable LiDAR sensors used for autonomous driving, not all of which made it to the production version....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2023 Overview:
Volkswagen ID.3 (facelift 2023). With a weight of 1712 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.2 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pure 55 kWh (170 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The entry-level Pure trim provides adequate power (170 Hp) for city driving and urban commutes, though its 8.2 sec 0-100km/h acceleration feels less potent on highways.
Fuel Economy
With a 55 kWh battery, it offers a respectable range for daily use, prioritizing affordability and efficiency for shorter trips and urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Improved interior quality and design post-facelift.
- • Excellent range options, especially with larger battery variants.
- • Strong performance from GTX and higher-powered Pro S trims.
- • Agile handling and compact dimensions for urban driving.
- • Good practicality with ample passenger and boot space.
Cons:
- • Base models can feel underpowered for some users.
- • Infotainment system can still be clunky despite improvements.
- • Rear drum brakes on some models are a cost-cutting measure.
- • Price can be higher than some direct competitors.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2023: March, 2023 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | ID.3 |
| Generation: | facelift 2023 |
| Modification (Engine): | Pure 55 kWh (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | May, 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1712 |
| Max. weight: | 2260 |
| Max load: | 548 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1267 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 385 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 10.6° |
| Length: | 4264 mm [3mm more] |
| Width: | 1809 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1564 mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2770 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2070 mm |
| Front track: | 1537-1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1514-1526 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.3 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 14.2° |
| Departure angle: | 16.3° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/55 R18; 215/50 R19; 215/45 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 19; 7.5J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Net (usable) battery capacity: | 52 kWh |
| Gross battery capacity: | 55 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 170 Hp |
| System torque: | 310 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 388 km |
| Electric motor power: | 170 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 310 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 15.2 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (WLTP): | 15.2 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 388 km |
| Battery voltage: | 353 V |
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