2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a large difference in length between the two models, with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV being 57.6 cm longer than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. At 6.4 cm wider, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, giving it more road presence. The height stats show that the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is 8.2 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 18.4 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
484 cm (+57.6)
426.4 cm
Height
164.6 cm (+8.2)
156.4 cm
Body width
187.3 cm (+6.4)
180.9 cm
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm (+8.5)
207 cm
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
295.4 cm (+18.4)
277 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+1.4)
7.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
295.4 cm
23 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
0.7 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
7.7 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
A direct comparison between the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV’s 748 L (SAE) and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3’s 385 L (VDA) cargo capacity isn't possible due to different measurement methods, but the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is way above average for its class. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is average for its class. Within its own segment, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV seats-down capacity is way above average for the crossover sector, while the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 provides 1,267 L measured by VDA.
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.
N/A
385 L
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.
N/A
1,267 L
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.
748 L
N/A
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.
1,620 L
N/A
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.
217.6 L per m (+54.9)
162.7 L per m
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.
116.2 L per m² (+26.3)
89.9 L per m²
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.
N/A
385 L
42 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
N/A
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
748 L
9 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,620 L
251 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
-11%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, with each using a 5-door configuration. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. You’ll find the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.3 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1.3)
10.3 m
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 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 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
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
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