2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 34 cm shorter, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is the leaner of the two, sitting 7.3 cm narrower than the 2024 Ford Kuga for easier navigation through city traffic. A 11.5 cm difference in height ensures the 2024 Ford Kuga is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 5.9 cm longer in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.
Measurements
Length
426.4 cm
460.4 cm (+34)
Height
156.4 cm
167.9 cm (+11.5)
Body width
180.9 cm
188.2 cm (+7.3)
Width including mirrors
207 cm
217.7 cm (+10.7)
Ground clearance
N/A
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
277 cm (+5.9)
271.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
8.7 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2024 Ford Kuga is roomier, offering a moderate 27 L more space with the seats up and a large 267 L (VDA) more with the seats down.
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
412 L (+27)
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
1,534 L (+267)
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
174.8 L per m (+12.1)
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
92.9 L per m² (+3)
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
412 L
33 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
-6%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 1.1 m tighter than the 2024 Ford Kuga.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.3 m
11.4 m (+1.1)
Curb weight
N/A
1,526 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2024 Ford Kuga 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 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
2024 Ford Kuga 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 43 cm per side, and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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