2024 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference between these two cars comes down to just 9.2 cm, which places both vehicles firmly in the same length range. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has just 1.7 cm of extra width over the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. In terms of height, the two are very closely matched, with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric standing just 1.1 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 11.1 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
435.6 cm (+9.2)
426.4 cm
Height
157.5 cm (+1.1)
156.4 cm
Body width
182.6 cm (+1.7)
180.9 cm
Width including mirrors
210 cm (+3)
207 cm
Ground clearance
15 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
277 cm (+11.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m² (+0.3)
7.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
7.7 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 81 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 33 L (VDA) more with them 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.
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
Frunk capacity
27 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 L per m (+11.3)
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.
95.3 L per m² (+5.4)
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
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.
-4%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 each built in a 5-door format. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.3 m difference.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.3)
10.3 m
Curb weight
1,620 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
1,620 kg
12 kg lighter than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
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