2024 Ford Kuga vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
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
460.4 cm (+34)
426.4 cm
Height
167.9 cm (+11.5)
156.4 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
188.2 cm (+7.3)
180.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
217.7 cm
207 cm
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
N/A (+5.9)
Wheelbase
271.1 cm (+1)
277 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
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.
412 L (+27)
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.
1,534 L (+267)
1,267 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.
174.8 L per m (+12.1)
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.
92.9 L per m² (+2.9)
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.
412 L
33 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
94%
VDA: below class average (-6%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
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 1.08 m tighter than the 2024 Ford Kuga.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1.1)
10.3 m
Curb weight
1,526 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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
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