2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser being 71.6 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. You’ll feel the difference in every turn; the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 19.1 cm wider, demanding more space in every environment than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. There is a staggering 38.6 cm between their rooflines, with the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser looming high above the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 8 cm longer wheelbase than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+71.6)
426.4 cm
Height
195 cm (+38.6)
156.4 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm (+19.1)
180.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
207 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+8)
N/A
Wheelbase
285 cm (+2.2)
277 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
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
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
N/A
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 features a 385 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is average for its category. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,267 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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
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
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
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. There is a significant gap in agility here; the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 can spin around in a space 1.5 m smaller than the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+1.5)
10.3 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
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.
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 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.
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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