Tesla Model S vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Tesla Model S leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Hatchback
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
54/100#43 of 87 · 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?
Model STesla Model SID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+65 kW· 35%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.5 cu ft· 85%
- Power- best on this row+260 kW· 108%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | 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 | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| 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 | version: Model S Plaid | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Tesla Model S if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Tesla Model SVolkswagen ID.3
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.97Charging
8075Performance
10074Practicality
7138
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.3
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 26 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model S
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 65 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Tesla Model S
- 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 · 32 sources
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