2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 are very similar in length, with just a 8.6 cm difference. The width difference of 1.6 cm is negligible between the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. Both cars share a very similar height profile with a difference of only 2.1 cm, meaning overhead clearance in garages will be essentially the same. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
435 cm (+8.6)
426.4 cm
Height
158.5 cm (+2.1)
156.4 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm (+1.6)
180.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
207 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm
N/A (+11)
Wheelbase
266 cm (+0.2)
277 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 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
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is more generous. It has a significant 81 L lead in the boot and a noticeable 33 L (VDA) of additional storage with the seats 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.
466 L (+81)
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.
1,300 L (+33)
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.
722 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.
1,804 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.
174.2 L per m (+11.5)
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.
95.5 L per m² (+5.5)
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.
466 L
21 L more 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.
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 holding a slim 0.3 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.3)
10.3 m
Curb weight
1,295 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 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.
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Hyundai Kona 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 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 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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