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Volkswagen ID.3 Pro vs Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2021 vs 2024 · Methodology
VolkswagenBEVFaster

ID.3 Pro

204 hp · 310 Nm · 1,800 kg · 2021

VS
RenaultBEV

5 E-Tech Electric 150

150 hp · 245 Nm · 1,524 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

AVolkswagen ID.3 Pro

7.35 s

Gap0.77 sin favour of ID.3 Pro
BRenault 5 E-Tech Electric 150

8.12 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureID.3 Pro5 E-Tech Electric 150Gap
0–100 km/h7.35 s8.12 s0.77 s · ID.3 Pro
400 m standing start15.50 s16.14 s0.64 s · ID.3 Pro
1,000 m standing start29.13 s30.62 s1.49 s · ID.3 Pro
Top speed (electronically limited)160 km/h150 km/h10 km/h · ID.3 Pro
Power-to-weight ratio8.82 kg/hp10.16 kg/hpbetter ratio · ID.3 Pro

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

VolkswagenBEVID.3 Pro
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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RenaultBEV5 E-Tech Electric 150
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageID.3 Pro5 E-Tech Electric 150
0–30 km/h1.88 s2.07 s
0–50 km/h3.15 s3.46 s
0–80 km/h5.31 s5.85 s
0–100 km/h7.35 s8.12 s
0–120 km/h10.01 s11.18 s
0–160 km/h18.97 s-
400 m standing start15.50 s16.14 s
1,000 m standing start29.13 s30.62 s
Top speed160 km/h150 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Volkswagen

ID.3 Pro

8,82kg/hpratio better by 1,34 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power204 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque310 Nm
Weight1 800 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Renault

5 E-Tech Electric 150

10,16kg/hpcompensated by −276 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque245 Nm
Weight1 524 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the ID.3 Pro hits 100 km/h in 7.35 s versus 8.12 s for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. At this point, the ID.3 Pro leads by 0.77 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the ID.3 Pro is doing 121 km/h against 117 km/h for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the ID.3 Pro crosses the line in 15.50 s versus 16.13 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the ID.3 Pro continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the ID.3 Pro finishes in 29.13 s versus 30.62 s, with a 1.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the ID.3 Pro is capped at 160 km/h, the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.

With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.82 kg/hp vs 10.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.23 seconds. The 0.77 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of ID.3 Pro
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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, ID.3 Pro wins (7,35 s vs 8,12 s).

ID.3 Pro goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).

ID.3 Pro: 204 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,16 kg/hp.

ID.3 Pro: 160 km/h. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 km/h.