Mazda 6e vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Volkswagen ID.3 leads on range (WLTP). The Mazda 6e leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Hatchback
Mazda6e EV 258ps Takumi
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · mazda.co.uk
79/100#70 of 421 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
79/100#69 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
6eMazda 6eID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+25 mi· 7%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 8%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3 cu ft· 22%
- Power- best on this row+50 kW· 26%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mazda 6e | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mazda 6e if
Score by category
out of 100
Mazda 6eVolkswagen ID.3
Range
8995Charging
6867Performance
5778Practicality
6959
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volkswagen ID.3ID.3
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.3
- Mazda 6e
- WLTP
- Volkswagen ID.3
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 25 mi
Which charges faster?
Mazda 6e6e
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mazda 6e
- Mazda 6e
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 26 min
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mazda 6e
- Mazda 6e
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Mazda 6e
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 5.7 / 8.6 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 20 sources
Every source link (28)
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