Trunk comparison: VW ID.3 vs Durchschnitt Wagon

Key Differences (highlighted: >10%)

The average wagon offers a longer cargo floor with the seats fully folded down: +7.9 in (≈13%) compared to the VW ID.3. With the first row of seats upright, the wagon is even +8.3 in (≈27%) longer.

The VW ID.3, on the other hand, has a significantly greater trunk depth (distance from loading edge → trunk floor): +4.7 in (≈300%) compared to the wagon. Additionally, the loading edge of the VW ID.3 sits higher above the road: +5.5 in (≈22%).

Impact on Usability

The longer loading length of the wagon (especially with the seat row upright, +27%) makes it clearly more suitable for long or bulky items such as furniture, ladders, skis, or long packages. Those who regularly transport long loads or need additional cargo space with multiple passengers benefit from the wagon.

The deep trunk floor of the ID.3 (the greater “depth” from the loading edge to the floor) creates a deeper cargo well: this reduces the visible/outside height of loaded items and lowers the center of gravity of the load, which stabilizes transport of tall or bulky items.

At the same time, the loading edge that is +5.5 in higher increases the lifting effort when loading heavy items, making loading more strenuous than in the lower-built wagon.

Width and opening advantages of the wagon are only minor (<10%) here and have less practical impact; the decisive factors are the mentioned length and height values. In summary: For long, bulky cargo and easy loading and unloading with a lower loading edge, the wagon is more practical. For a deeper cargo well with a lower center of gravity (e.g., secure placement of tall items within the cargo area), the ID.3 offers advantages but pays for this with a higher loading edge and shorter cargo floor.