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2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Side view of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Side view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Toyota Corolla Cross

2025

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

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 19.6 cm longer, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross has just 1.6 cm of extra width over the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross stands 5.6 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, which may offer a slightly easier entry point and potentially more headroom. The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 13 cm shorter between the axles than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Measurements

Length

426.4 cm

446 cm (+19.6)

Height

156.4 cm

162 cm (+5.6)

Width (excluding mirrors)

180.9 cm

182.5 cm (+1.6)

Width (including mirrors)

207 cm

N/A

Wheelbase

277 cm

264 cm (+0.4)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

426.4 cm

11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback

446 cm

6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

156.4 cm

8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback

162 cm

0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

180.9 cm

4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback

182.5 cm

2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

207 cm

7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback

N/A

Wheelbase

277 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

264 cm

8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Front view of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross claims a double cargo victory, with a significant 88 L lead in the boot and a noticeable 137 L (VDA) advantage with the seats 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.

385 L

473 L (+88)

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.

1,267 L

1,404 L (+137)

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.

162.7 L per m

179.1 L per m (+16.4)

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.

89.9 L per m²

98.1 L per m² (+8.2)

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.

385 L

42 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback

473 L

28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

1,267 L

149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback

1,404 L

104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

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%)

99%

VDA: below class average (-1%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Rear view of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

In terms of door count, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. Both the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.1 m margin.

Measurements

Doors

5

5

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

10.3 m

10.4 m (+0.1)

Curb weight

N/A

1,380 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.3 m

0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback

10.4 m

0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

N/A

1,380 kg

252 kg lighter than the average Crossover

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.

99%

1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

107%

7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

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

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

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

46 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

52 cm

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