Trunk comparison: VW ID.3 vs VW Polo

Key Differences

The VW ID.3 offers notably more usable length and depth in the trunk compared to the VW Polo. Specifically, the cargo area with the seats folded down is 5.9 in (+11%) longer and with the first row upright 5.1 in (+20%) longer than in the Polo.

Additionally, the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) in the ID.3 is 3.1 in (+100%) higher.

Impact on Usability

The 11% and 20% longer cargo area means that longer items can be more easily accommodated in the ID.3 — such as furniture parts, long boxes, or folded strollers. The greater length is noticeable both with folded and upright rear seats, making the ID.3 more versatile for transport tasks where length is crucial.

The significantly greater depth (3.1 in more, indicated as +100%) increases the distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor. This means the vertical cargo space is better utilized and bulky, taller items can lie more stably.

However, a higher depth effectively increases the trunk width under the loading edge, which can be positive or irrelevant depending on the shape of the cargo.

Other differences with smaller impact: The trunk opening of the ID.3 is 2.4 in (9%) higher, which facilitates loading tall items, and the loading edge is 2.8 in (10%) higher above the road, making lifting heavy luggage slightly more strenuous.

The narrowest point in the trunk is slightly wider in the Polo (+0.4 in), while the trunk opening width is 1.6 in larger in the ID.3 — both affect handling very wide items but are less decisive in everyday use than the length and depth differences.