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2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With 105.5 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. Navigation requires more care in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4, as it stretches an extra 22 cm across the lane compared to the slender by comparison 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 standing 38.9 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is 34.9 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Measurements

Length

426.4 cm

531.9 cm (+105.5)

Height

156.4 cm

195.3 cm (+38.9)

Width (excluding mirrors)

180.9 cm

202.9 cm (+22)

Width (including mirrors)

207 cm

243.1 cm

Ground clearance

N/A

24.9 cm (+34.9)

Wheelbase

277 cm

311.9 cm (+3.1)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

426.4 cm

11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback

531.9 cm

10.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup

Height

156.4 cm

8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback

195.3 cm

8.5 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

180.9 cm

4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

207 cm

7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

N/A

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

277 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

311.9 cm

19.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 offers 1,764 L using the SAE method, which is way above average for its segment. 2023 Volkswagen ID.3's 385 L uses the different VDA standard, and is average for its segment. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 provides 1,764 L (SAE) which for its segment is typical, while the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is listed at 1,267 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.

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

1,764 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

1,764 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

331.6 L per m (+169)

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

163.5 L per m² (+73.5)

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

1,764 L

327 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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

1,764 L

237 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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%

VDA: above class average (+8%)

133%

SAE: above class average (+33%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With 5 doors, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers more points of entry than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. The decent 2-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is more family-friendly than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4. When comparing the two, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 2.3 m more room to U-turn than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+3)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

10.3 m

12.6 m (+2.3)

Curb weight

N/A

2,111 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.3 m

0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback

12.6 m

0.5 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

N/A

2,111 kg

140 kg lighter than the average Pickup

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

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 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 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

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 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.

Tight

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 36 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 9 cm at each end. Primary constraint: length.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

9 cm

Primary constraint.

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