Trunk comparison: Skoda Kamiq vs VW ID.3

Key Differences

With the rear seats folded down, the trunk lengths of both models are the same. With the rear seats upright, the VW ID.3 has a cargo space that is 2 in (≈7%) longer than the Škoda Kamiq. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to floor) is the same in both.

The height of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (≈12%) greater in the Škoda Kamiq than in the VW ID.3. The loading edge of the ID.3 is 2.8 in (≈10%) higher above the ground than in the Kamiq.

At its narrowest point, the trunk of the ID.3 is 0.8 in (≈2%) wider, while the width of the opening is 2.4 in (≈6%) larger in the Kamiq.

Impact on Usability

The greater trunk opening height of the Kamiq (≈12%) makes it easier to load tall or bulky items: suitcases, boxes, or awkward objects need to be tilted less often and are less likely to hit the opening. This difference is the most noticeable practical advantage of the Kamiq.

The higher loading edge of the ID.3 (2.8 in, ≈10%) makes lifting heavy loads into the trunk more strenuous and loading with low lever positions less practical. Although this difference is formally at 10% (not >10%), it is noticeable in practice—especially when regularly transporting heavy items.

The slightly longer cargo space of the ID.3 with upright seats (~7%) allows storing minimally longer items without folding the seats down, but this is not a major advantage since both models offer the same cargo area with seats folded down.

The opening width of the Kamiq (≈6% larger) makes it easier to slide wide items through the rear opening.

Conversely, the interior at its narrowest point in the ID.3 is slightly wider (≈2%), which can offer a small advantage when stacking or placing wide loads sideways. Overall, the width differences are minor and only noticeably affect very wide or cumbersome goods.

Conclusion: For frequent loading of tall or bulky items, the Škoda Kamiq is more practical due to the significantly larger opening.

For slightly longer items with rear seats upright, the ID.3 offers a small advantage; with seats fully folded down, both are equally usable. The higher loading edge of the ID.3 can make handling heavy loads more difficult.