Trunk comparison: Skoda Elroq vs VW ID.3

Summary of the Key Differences

The VW ID.3 shows two clearly relevant deviations compared to the Skoda Elroq: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 5.9 in (+1500%) greater in the ID.3, and the loading edge of the ID.3 is 3.1 in (+12%) higher above the ground.

These two points are the most important for practical use because they significantly affect loading and unloading as well as trunk accessibility.

By the way: The Skoda Elroq offers a 5.5 in longer cargo area with the seats folded down (≈+9%) and a 2.8 in wider trunk opening — both make it easier to load long or wide items.

The minimum interior width is 0.4 in higher in the ID.3, and the usable loading length with the first row upright differs by only 0.4 in in favor of the Elroq.

What Impact Do the Differences Have on Usability?

Because of the significantly lower position of the trunk floor in the ID.3, when loading you first have to overcome the raised loading edge and then lift further down.

Practical consequences: heavy luggage or furniture require more effort and a less favorable leverage movement; loading bulky, heavy loads is less comfortable. At the same time, the greater depth creates more interior height and thus potential for lower-lying or higher-stacked cargo behind the loading edge.

The higher loading edge also increases the distance to the ground, which makes lifting in additional load more strenuous and, combined with the greater depth, further worsens ergonomics. In short: ID.3 = more trunk depth, but less favorable lifting and access position.

The Elroq scores with the wider trunk opening and the longer cargo area with folded seats. This simplifies loading long items and bulky packages as well as gentler handling of heavy loads (lower loading edge, shorter drop distance to the ground).

For users who often want to load heavy or long items, the Elroq is usually more ergonomic and easier to handle in practice.