Trunk comparison: Peugeot 308 SW 3-row vs VW ID.3
Key Differences (more than 10%)
Larger cargo volume with front row upright: The Peugeot 308 SW 3-row offers a trunk that is 11.4 in (37%) longer than the VW ID.3 with the front row upright. This means significantly more usable cargo space with rear seats occupied.
Significantly longer trunk in the VW ID.3 with all seats upright: The ID.3 has a trunk that is 17.3 in (126%) longer than the Peugeot. This is a strong advantage when all rows are in use and additional luggage space behind the seats is needed.
Higher trunk opening in the Peugeot: The opening is 5.5 in (19%) higher than in the ID.3. This makes loading tall or bulky items easier.
Greater depth (loading edge to trunk floor) in the ID.3: This value is 4.7 in (300%) higher than in the Peugeot. This changes how items lie in the trunk and can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the shape of the cargo (see usability).
Higher loading edge in the ID.3: The loading edge is 8.3 in (38%) higher above the road than in the Peugeot. Higher loading edges make lifting heavy items into the vehicle more difficult.
Wider trunk opening in the Peugeot: The opening is 6.7 in (18%) larger than in the ID.3. This simplifies loading and unloading wide items.
Other Differences
The narrowest width of the trunk is the same in both models. When all seats are folded down, the ID.3 has a small advantage of +3.1 in (6%) longer loading surface – this difference is under 10% and less relevant for most practical scenarios.
Impact on Usability
For everyday use with passengers: If all seats are frequently used and luggage still needs to be carried, the VW ID.3 is clearly advantageous due to the significantly longer trunk with seats upright (+126%).
For transporting longer items with seats occupied: The Peugeot 308 SW 3-row offers +37% more length with the front row upright, providing more usable cargo space, which pays off with bulky or longer loads and limited seating.
When loading and unloading bulky or tall items, the higher trunk opening of the Peugeot (+19%) helps. Large, tall items are easier to maneuver.
The higher loading edge of the ID.3 (+38%) makes lifting heavy items more difficult for inexperienced or older people; the ID.3 partially compensates this with the greater interior depth (+300%), allowing items to slide further down inside the cargo area.
However, for heavy, flat items, the deeper loading edge is disadvantageous because more lifting force is required.
Wide loading opening: The larger opening cross-section of the Peugeot (+18%) makes loading wide parts (furniture parts, boxes) easier compared to the ID.3.
Brief Summary
The VW ID.3 scores with significantly more trunk space with seats occupied; the Peugeot 308 SW 3-row is more practical for tall and wide loads and easier loading with the front row upright, higher trunk opening, and wider opening.
The higher loading edge and greater interior depth of the ID.3 change the handling when lifting and positioning cargo — depending on use, this is either disadvantageous (lifting) or useful (deeper interior volume).