2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
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
Body width
207.2 cm (+26.3)
180.9 cm
Width including mirrors
238.5 cm (+31.5)
207 cm
Wheelbase
370 cm (+93)
277 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12.3 m² (+4.6)
7.7 m²
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
Body width
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
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12.3 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
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 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
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%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
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
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
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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance
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 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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