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Fiat Panda vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 231 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or VW ID.3?

Fiat Panda vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,004 £.

ID.3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.3 offers significantly more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers considerably more torque with 350 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 258 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW ID.3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,885 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers substantially more boot space – 383 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries clearly more – 464 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 410 - 629 km
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Reviews Fiat Panda

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VW ID.3

The VW ID.3 is Volkswagen’s compact electric hatch that prioritizes practical daily usability with a comfortable, modern interior. It delivers a smooth, quiet driving experience and intuitive tech that makes switching to electric straightforward.

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Reviews VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Pennings
6 May 2026, 08:03:27

ID.3 catches less wind. It's more pleasant, especially on the highway. Also: more economical, lighter and with the same step‑in height.

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,100 £
Price
29,100 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
383 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
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Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
365 kg
Payload
422 - 464 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Panda?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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