2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox sits 38.7 cm longer than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, representing a noticeable step up in total length. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is only 3.5 cm wider than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox stands 9.7 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, which may offer a slightly easier entry point and potentially more headroom. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 4.5 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
426.4 cm
465.1 cm (+38.7)
Height
156.4 cm
166.1 cm (+9.7)
Body width
180.9 cm
184.4 cm (+3.5)
Width including mirrors
207 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
19.3 cm
Wheelbase
277 cm (+4.5)
272.5 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
8.6 m² (+0.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
8.6 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 846 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is way above average for its segment, while the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 385 L under the VDA system. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (1,809 L) and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 (1,267 L) use non-compatible measurement standards to compare against each other, but we can look at them in relation to cargo space vs their categories. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has way above average room for its class, and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has way above average room for its class.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
385 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,267 L
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
846 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,809 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
162.7 L per m
254.4 L per m (+91.7)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
89.9 L per m²
137.9 L per m² (+48)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
385 L
42 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 each built in a 5-door format. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox during tight turns, given its 1.1 m wider radius.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.3 m
11.4 m (+1.1)
Curb weight
N/A
1,485 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Volkswagen ID.3 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 47 cm per side, and length clearance is 61.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
61.5 cm
2022 Chevrolet Equinox parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
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