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2025 Toyota Camry vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Side view of the 2025 Toyota Camry
Side view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Toyota Camry

2025

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

There is a clear gap in length here, with 2025 Toyota Camry measuring 65.1 cm longer than 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2025 Toyota Camry adding only 3 cm to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3’s profile. Entering and exiting either vehicle will feel much the same, given the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is only 11.9 cm taller than the 2025 Toyota Camry. There's a negligible 5.4 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2025 Toyota Camry and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 should handle motorway cruising similarly.

Measurements

Length

491.5 cm (+65.1)

426.4 cm

Height

144.5 cm

156.4 cm (+11.9)

Width (excluding mirrors)

183.9 cm (+3)

180.9 cm

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

207 cm

Ground clearance

13.7 cm (+5.4)

N/A

Wheelbase

282.4 cm (+1.3)

277 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

491.5 cm

18.6 cm longer than the average Sedan

426.4 cm

11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback

Height

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

156.4 cm

8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback

Width (excluding mirrors)

183.9 cm

0.9 cm wider than the average Sedan

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

13.7 cm

0.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

N/A

Wheelbase

282.4 cm

4.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

277 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

Front view

Front view of the 2025 Toyota Camry
Front view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2025 Toyota Camry has 428 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is average for its segment, while the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 385 L under the VDA system. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers 1,267 L (VDA) of total cargo volume, which is below average for sedan.

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.

428 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.

N/A

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.

N/A

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.

428 L

32 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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.

108%

VDA: above class average (+8%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2025 Toyota Camry
Rear view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 4-door 2025 Toyota Camry means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. In terms of seating capacity, the 2025 Toyota Camry matches the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2025 Toyota Camry during tight turns, given its 1.1 m wider radius.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

11.4 m (+1.1)

10.3 m

Curb weight

1,565 kg

N/A

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.4 m

0.3 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

10.3 m

0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback

Curb weight

1,565 kg

43 kg heavier than the average Sedan

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.

96%

4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

99%

1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

Parking

Will the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?

2025 Toyota Camry 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

45.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

29 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.

OK

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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