The ID.3 does however depart significantly from the Golf in terms of design, wearing a silhouette that is notably more MPV than conventional hatchback, with a bonnet that slopes considerably down from the base of its A-pillars.
Of course, the key differentiator for the ID.3 relative to the Golf is its powertrain, which is a single electric motor driving the rear wheels with 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque. Thus equipped, the 0-100 km/h run is elapsed in 7.2 seconds and top speed is 160 km/h. Of the three battery pack sizes available globally for the ID.3, it is the mid-range 58 kWh battery pack specified for the car we see here, yielding a range of 425 km on the WLTP test protocol.
If you are considering an EV for its uniqueness compared to traditional ICE-powered offerings on the market, the ID.3 delivers with its cabin, where it is a significant departure from the Golf save for a similar steering wheel, while the large windscreen offers that expansive view forwards. Sitting atop the dashboard is a floating touch control infotainment unit, joined by a smaller instrumentation display for the driver.