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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Side view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Side view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Chevrolet Silverado EV

2024

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With a difference of 165.6 cm, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a substantial 26.3 cm wider than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. The height contrast is vast; the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV stands a massive 41.8 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a massive 93 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Measurements

Length

592 cm (+165.6)

426.4 cm

Height

198.2 cm (+41.8)

156.4 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

207.2 cm (+26.3)

180.9 cm

Width (including mirrors)

238.5 cm

207 cm

Wheelbase

370 cm (+4.6)

277 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

592 cm

49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup

426.4 cm

11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback

Height

198.2 cm

11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup

156.4 cm

8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback

Width (excluding mirrors)

207.2 cm

12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

180.9 cm

4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback

Width (including mirrors)

238.5 cm

15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup

207 cm

7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback

Wheelbase

370 cm

39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

277 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Front view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

A direct comparison between the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s 1,634 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 Silverado EV is way above average for its class. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is average for its class. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers 1,634 L (SAE) with the seats stowed, a figure that is typical for pickup, while the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 follows the VDA standard (1,267 L), which is way above average for hatchback.

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.

1,634 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.

1,634 L

N/A

Frunk capacity

303 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.

276 L per m (+113.3)

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.

133.2 L per m² (+43.3)

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.

1,634 L

197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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.

1,634 L

107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

N/A

DriveSize space efficiency score

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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

108%

SAE: above class average (+8%)

108%

VDA: above class average (+8%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Rear view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With an extra 1 doors, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

N/A

10.3 m

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

N/A

10.3 m

0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

99%

1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

Parking

Will the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

33.5 cm

Length over bay

42 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 61.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

47 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

61.5 cm

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