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2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The figures show over 153 cm of separation between the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, which is a huge difference. Head-on, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 looks significantly wider, extending 22 cm further than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 is an incredible 34.1 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. With a 82.4 cm shorter wheelbase the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 which would win as a master of the open road.

Measurements

Length

426.4 cm

579.4 cm (+153)

Height

156.4 cm

190.5 cm (+34.1)

Width (excluding mirrors)

180.9 cm

202.9 cm (+22)

Width (including mirrors)

207 cm

243.1 cm

Ground clearance

N/A

20.8 cm (+82.4)

Wheelbase

277 cm

359.4 cm (+4)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

426.4 cm

11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback

579.4 cm

36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

156.4 cm

8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback

190.5 cm

3.7 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

20.8 cm

2 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

277 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

359.4 cm

28.4 cm longer 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 8ft bed 4x2

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 has 2,192 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. Within its own segment, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 seats-down capacity is typical for the pickup 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.

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

2,192 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

2,192 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

378.3 L per m (+215.6)

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

186.5 L per m² (+96.5)

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

2,192 L

755 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

2,192 L

665 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%)

151%

SAE: above class average (+51%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2. Opting for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 2-seat advantage over the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2, which is hampered by a 3.8 m wider turning circle.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+3)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

10.3 m

14.1 m (+3.8)

Curb weight

N/A

1,994 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.3 m

0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback

14.1 m

1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

N/A

1,994 kg

257 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

91%

9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 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 8ft bed 4x2 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 30 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

30 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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