2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2025 Honda HR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2025 Honda HR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of just 9.1 cm in length, the 2025 Honda HR‑V and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 can be judged practically the same for this measurement. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is a mere 1.9 cm wider than the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2025 Honda HR‑V measures 1.8 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, a small difference that won't change your view of the road. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers 16 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
426.4 cm
435.5 cm (+9.1)
Height
156.4 cm
158.2 cm (+1.8)
Body width
180.9 cm (+1.9)
179 cm
Width including mirrors
207 cm (+4.2)
202.8 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
15 cm
Wheelbase
277 cm (+16)
261 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
7.8 m² (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
261 cm
11.4 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
7.8 m²
0.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
For cargo capacity it’s a split decision. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 wins on standard luggage capacity, yet the 2025 Honda HR‑V manages to offer 22 L (VDA) more total volume once the seats are folded.
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 (+66)
319 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.
1,267 L
1,289 L (+22)
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 (+11.5)
151.2 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.
89.9 L per m² (+5.4)
84.5 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.
385 L
42 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
319 L
126 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
1,289 L
219 L less 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
-15%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’ll find the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.3 m
11.3 m (+1)
Curb weight
N/A
1,380 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,380 kg
252 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%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2025 Honda HR‑V 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
2025 Honda HR‑V 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Honda documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.