2024 Tesla Cybertruck vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 141.9 cm longer than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. Head-on, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck looks significantly wider, extending 22.3 cm further than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck standing a substantial 17.7 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck features a significantly longer wheelbase at 86.5 cm more than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.
Measurements
Length
568.3 cm (+141.9)
426.4 cm
Height
174.1 cm (+17.7)
156.4 cm
Body width
203.2 cm (+22.3)
180.9 cm
Width including mirrors
241.3 cm (+34.3)
207 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
363.5 cm (+86.5)
277 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
11.5 m² (+3.8)
7.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
568.3 cm
25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
174.1 cm
12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
241.3 cm
18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
N/A
Wheelbase
363.5 cm
32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
11.5 m²
1 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
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
Due to the differing VDA vs SAE measurement methods, a direct comparison for cargo space isn't possible, but the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck’s 1,697 L is way above average for its class. Comparing maximum cargo space is a challenge here as 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is measured at 3,224 L (SAE) while 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 uses the VDA standard. That said, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is typical for the pickup segment.
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.
1,697 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.
3,224 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
200 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.
392.6 L per m (+229.9)
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.
193.2 L per m² (+103.3)
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.
1,697 L
260 L more 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.
3,224 L
1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
+57%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Whether you'd choose the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 3 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in a standard bay.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
13.3 m (+3)
10.3 m
Curb weight
3,025 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
13.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
3,025 kg
774 kg heavier than the average Pickup
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Tesla Cybertruck 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: exceeds the bay's length by 19 cm.
Body side clearance
35.5 cm
Length over bay
19 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Volkswagen 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.