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VW ID.3 vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.3 or Tesla Model Y?

VW ID.3 vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Tesla Model Y

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

ID.3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,139 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is marginally more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 13.9 kWh/100km for the VW ID.3. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers barely more range – reaching up to 629 km, about 7 km more than the Tesla Model Y.

Model Y

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 231 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW ID.3 takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

ID.3

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: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.3 is marginally lighter – 1,885 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers significantly more boot space – 836 L compared to 383 L. That’s a difference of about 453 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model Y carries marginally more – 472 kg compared to 464 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y is far ahead 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.

from £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 622 km
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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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Franz
15 Sept 2025, 11:46:15

The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 40,800 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
383 L
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
422 - 464 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.3 have?

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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