2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen Golf

2024 Estate

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is about 36.7 cm longer than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, while the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is about 2 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.

Length: 4631 mm
Height: 1487 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1789 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2686 mm

Length: 4264 mm
Height: 1564 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1809 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2770 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf offers about 226 L more cargo space with the seats up (VDA seats up) than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 611 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1642 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 385 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has a wheelbase about 8.4 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf needs about 0.2 m less space to turn than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.3 m
Curb weight: —

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.5 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2023 Volkswagen ID.3

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is longer than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 by 36.7 cm (14.4 in). The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 2 cm (0.8 in). The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 7.7 cm (3 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

Based on the VDA seats-up rating, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf has 226 L more cargo/boot space than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 seat more passengers?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) compared with 11.5 m (37.7 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) versus 11.5 m (37.7 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is shorter at 426.4 cm (167.9 in) versus 463.1 cm (182.3 in) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is narrower at 178.9 cm (70.4 in) versus 180.9 cm (71.2 in) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.