Li Auto i6 (理想i6) vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Li Auto i6 (理想i6) leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
i6 2025 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ir.lixiang.com
58/100#40 of 434 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
54/100#82 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i6 (理想i6)Li Auto i6 (理想i6)ID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row15 min faster· 58%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+315 kW· 170%
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.2 cu ft· 90%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 4%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i6 (理想i6) | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i6 (理想i6) if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Volkswagen ID.3
Range
95- Different test cycles - not compared.97Charging
10075Performance
6574Practicality
7338
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- CLTC
- Volkswagen ID.3
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)i6 (理想i6)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 26 min
- Ahead by
- 15 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 315 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 5.7 / 8.6 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (28)
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