Trunk comparison: Audi A4 Avant vs VW ID.3

Key Differences (>10%)

The Audi A4 Avant offers 11.8 in (≈20%) more loading length with the seats folded down and 10.2 in (≈33%) more loading length with the first row of seats upright than the VW ID.3. Additionally, the trunk opening of the A4 Avant is 3.9 in (≈13%) higher.

The VW ID.3, on the other hand, has a significantly greater vertical dimension in the cargo area: the depth between the loading edge and trunk floor is 4.3 in (≈220%) larger and the loading edge is 5.5 in (≈22%) higher above the ground than in the A4 Avant.

Impact on Usability

The longer loading length of the A4 Avant makes it significantly better suited for long items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) and generally for transports where the rear seat is folded up or partially used.

The higher trunk opening of the A4 makes it easier to load tall or bulky items, as there is less risk of hitting the opening.

In the VW ID.3, the greater depth between the loading edge and floor combined with the higher loading edge leads to two noticeable effects: on one hand, lifting heavy items into the trunk is more laborious because the loading edge is higher above the ground; on the other hand, the deeper cargo floor creates a "recess" effect, which can provide more space below the loading edge (useful for hiding luggage), but makes loading and unloading bulky or heavy items more difficult because they must first be lifted over the higher edge and then lowered into a deeper well.

Width differences at the narrowest point (+0.8 in ID.3) and in the opening width (+2.4 in A4) are minor (<10%) and have little practical impact on usability.