2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 1962 Peel P50

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Peel P50

1962

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Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 1962 Peel P50?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is about 289.4 cm longer, 76.9 cm wider, and 36.4 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50.

Length: 4264 mm
Height: 1564 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1809 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2770 mm

Length: 1370 mm
Height: 1200 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1040 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1040 mm
Ground clearance: 127 mm
Wheelbase: 1090 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers about 385 L more cargo space with the seats up (VDA seats up) than the 1962 Peel P50.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 385 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 0 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 0 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 0 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 0 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has a wheelbase about 168 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 needs about 7 m less space to turn than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 4 more doors than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 4 more seats than the 1962 Peel P50.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.5 m
Curb weight: —

Doors: 1
Max. seats: 1
Turning circle: 4.6 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 and 1962 Peel P50 against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2023 Volkswagen ID.3

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1962 Peel P50

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is longer than the 1962 Peel P50 by 289.4 cm (113.9 in). The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is wider than the 1962 Peel P50 by 76.9 cm (30.3 in). The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is taller than the 1962 Peel P50 by 36.4 cm (14.3 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has a VDA seats up rating of 385 L.

Does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 1962 Peel P50 seat more passengers?

2023 Volkswagen ID.3 seats up to 5 passengers, while 1962 Peel P50 seats up to 1.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) compared with 11.5 m (37.7 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. In tight spaces, the 1962 Peel P50 is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 1962 Peel P50?

The 1962 Peel P50 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 4.6 m (14.9 ft) versus 11.5 m (37.7 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 1962 Peel P50 is shorter at 137 cm (53.9 in) versus 426.4 cm (167.9 in) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, and the 1962 Peel P50 is narrower at 104 cm (40.9 in) versus 180.9 cm (71.2 in) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.