2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan would require an extra 36.6 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has just 2.8 cm of extra width over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 being just 7 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Measurements
Length
463 cm (+36.6)
426.4 cm
Height
143.5 cm
156.4 cm (+12.9)
Body width
178.1 cm
180.9 cm (+2.8)
Width including mirrors
N/A
207 cm
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
270 cm
277 cm (+7)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m² (+0.5)
7.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower 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
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
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 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan’s 371 L is below average for its class. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 1,267 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for hatchback.
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.
371 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.
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 4-door 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.6 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m (+0.6)
10.3 m
Curb weight
1,340 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 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
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota 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.