2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of 164.7 cm, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Head-on, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning looks significantly wider, extending 22.3 cm further than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The roofline of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is 42.5 cm higher than that of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 92.6 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
426.4 cm
591.1 cm (+164.7)
Height
156.4 cm
198.9 cm (+42.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.9 cm
203.2 cm (+22.3)
Width (including mirrors)
207 cm
243.8 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
21.3 cm (+92.6)
Wheelbase
277 cm
369.6 cm (+4.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
N/A
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning has 1,495 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. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offers 1,495 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.
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
1,495 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
1,495 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
400 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
252.9 L per m (+90.2)
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
124.5 L per m² (+34.5)
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
1,495 L
58 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
1,495 L
32 L less 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%)
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. There's a total contrast in maneuverability; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning requires an extreme 4.3 m more room for a U-turn.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.3 m
14.6 m (+4.3)
Curb weight
N/A
2,728 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
N/A
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier 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
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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.
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
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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