2025 Ford Maverick vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 81.1 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2025 Ford Maverick is a mere 3.5 cm wider than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2025 Ford Maverick is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2025 Ford Maverick is 30.6 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
507.5 cm (+81.1)
426.4 cm
Height
174 cm (+17.6)
156.4 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm (+3.5)
180.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
207 cm
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+30.6)
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+1.6)
277 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2025 Ford Maverick (SAE) and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2025 Ford Maverick offers 943L, which is way above average for pickups. The 2025 Ford Maverick uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 943 L capacity typical when compared to the average pickup. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,267 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,267 L
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.
943 L
N/A
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.
943 L
N/A
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.
185.8 L per m (+23.1)
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.
100.8 L per m² (+10.8)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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.
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2025 Ford Maverick means managing with 1 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Both the 2025 Ford Maverick and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. When comparing the two, the 2025 Ford Maverick is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 1.9 m more room to U-turn than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+1.9)
10.3 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 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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