2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.3
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is an additional 19 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has just 5.8 cm of extra width over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 gains 11.3 cm in height over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 21.8 cm shorter between the axles than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.
Measurements
Length
407.4 cm
426.4 cm (+19)
Height
145.1 cm
156.4 cm (+11.3)
Body width
175.1 cm
180.9 cm (+5.8)
Width including mirrors
N/A
207 cm
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
277 cm (+21.8)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
7.7 m² (+0.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
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
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
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
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 claims a double cargo victory, with a moderate 34 L lead in the boot and a noticeable 142 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.
351 L
385 L (+34)
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.
1,125 L
1,267 L (+142)
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.
152.7 L per m
162.7 L per m (+10)
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.
87.2 L per m²
89.9 L per m² (+2.7)
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.
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 and 2021 Volkswagen Polo featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo are each configured for 5 passengers. A minor 0.3 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.3)
10.3 m
Curb weight
1,057 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
About average
About average for a Hatchback
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 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
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official 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.