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Ford Explorer vs Volkswagen ID.3

	Ford Explorer Volkswagen ID.3
Price	$42,000.00 $40,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.3
Brand	FORD VOLKSWAGEN
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2023, March 01 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 2023, March 01 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 2024, March 14 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 2024, March 14 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2024, November - Ford Explorer Standard Range Available to order. Released 2024, March - Ford Explorer Extended Range Available to order. Released 2024, March - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Available to order. Released 2023, Q3 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Available to order. Released 2023, Q3 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Coming soon. Expected release 2024 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Coming soon. Expected release 2024 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Base Price	€ 42,500 £ 40,000 - Ford Explorer Standard Range € 49,500 £ 46,000 - Ford Explorer Extended Range € 53,500 £ 54,000 - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD € 40,000 £ 37,300 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro € 47,600 £ 43,000 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S

PERFORMANCE

Power	RWD 168 hp (125 kW) - Ford Explorer Standard Range RWD 282 hp (210 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD RWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro RWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S RWD 282 hp (207 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX RWD 322 hp (237 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Torque	310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Standard Range 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Extended Range 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	9 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Standard Range 6.4 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Extended Range 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 7.3 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 7.9 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 6 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 5.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Max Speed	99 mph (160 km/h) - Ford Explorer Standard Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Explorer Extended Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 99 mph (160 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 99 mph (160 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 124 mph (200 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance

BATTERY

Capacity	52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Ford Explorer Standard Range 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Explorer Extended Range 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 58 kWh usable, 62 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 79 kWh usable - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 79 kWh usable - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 270 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 357 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 373 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 373 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
Consumption	241 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 224 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 240 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 240 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
Recuperation	Yes Yes, via driving modes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6:15 h - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7:30 h - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance
DC Charging	CCS, 120 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Standard Range CCS 170 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Extended Range CCS 190 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD CCS 120 kW, 5-80% in 35 min - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro CCS 170 kW, 5-80% in 30 min - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door hatchback, 4/5 seats
Platform	MEB MEB
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4261 x 1809 x 1562 mm (167.8 x 71.2 x 61.5 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.263 Cd
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2770 mm (109.1 in)
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross EU: 1821 kg unladen, 2280 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro EU: 1951 kg unladen, 2290 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, electronic adaptive dampers
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R18, R19, R20
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 385 l, 1267 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No No
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Explorer Standard Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Explorer Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Yes

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.6" movable touchscreen 10.0" or 12" touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" 5.3"
Head-Up	No Yes, with augmented reality

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist 8 front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system

Driving Aids

Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 5 cameras. Assisted Lane Change, Clear Exit Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Front and Rear Parking Aid with Manoeuvring Brake Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking, High Beam Assist Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist

Note

Others	Active Safety Assist: Collision warning, alerts and preventative action. Automatic High Beams, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking. The 45000 USD price applies to the base version single motor model only.
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