MINI Cooper SE vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pro

2025 MINI Cooper SE studio car image
MINI

Cooper SE

2025 · Electric Hatchback

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro studio car image
Volkswagen

ID.3 Pro

2025 · Electric Hatchback

Comparison winners

5 metrics
0-100 winner MINI Cooper SE 6.7 s Runner-up: 7.9 s
Range winner Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 426 km Runner-up: 402 km
Power winner MINI Cooper SE 218 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 385 L Runner-up: 200 L
Price winner MINI Cooper SE $36,900 Runner-up: $38,900

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 MINI Cooper SE against the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 MINI Cooper SE has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.7 seconds, compared with 7.9 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. 2025 MINI Cooper SE has the higher listed output at 218 hp; 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 MINI Cooper SE at 330 Nm and 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro at 310 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro carries the longer listed range at 426 km, against 402 km for 2025 MINI Cooper SE. 2025 MINI Cooper SE has the lower recorded consumption at 13.5 kWh/100km; 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is listed at 13.8 kWh/100km. 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 120 kW, compared with 95 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 385 litres versus 200 litres, a difference of 185 litres. 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is 399 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 MINI Cooper SE has the lower listed starting price at $36,900, compared with $38,900 for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. 2025 MINI Cooper SE leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification MINI Cooper SE2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.7 s7.9 s
Top Speed170 km/h160 km/h
Power218 hp204 hp
Torque330 Nm310 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range402 km426 km
Battery54.2 kWh59 kWh
Efficiency13.5 kWh/100km13.8 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging95 kW120 kW
Size & Capacity
Length3,862 mm4,261 mm
Ground Clearance138 mm150 mm
Cargo200 L385 L
Curb Weight1,440 kg1,785 kg
Seats45
Turning Circle10.8 m10.2 m
Starting MSRP$36,900$38,900

MINI Cooper SE vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pro questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 MINI Cooper SE is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.7 seconds, versus 7.9 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 MINI Cooper SE has the higher listed top speed at 170 km/h (106 mph), compared with 160 km/h (99 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 MINI Cooper SE has more power at 218 hp, a 14 hp advantage over 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro.

Which has more range, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro has the longer listed range at 426 km (265 miles), versus 402 km (250 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro has the larger listed battery at 59.0 kWh, compared with 54.2 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro has more listed cargo space at 385 litres (13.6 cu ft), versus 200 litres (7.1 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is heavier at 1,785 kg (3,935 lb), while 2025 MINI Cooper SE is listed at 1,440 kg (3,175 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 MINI Cooper SE has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $36,900 USD, compared with $38,900 USD for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 MINI Cooper SE or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 MINI Cooper SE leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.