Trunk comparison: VW ID.3 vs VW T-Cross

Key Differences

The most noticeable difference: The trunk of the VW ID.3 is 5.1 in or 20% longer with the front seats upright than that of the VW T-Cross. With the seats folded down, the ID.3 is only 3.1 in (6%) longer. The height of the trunk opening of the ID.3 is 2 in (7%) higher than that of the T-Cross.

Depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is the same in both models. The loading edge of the ID.3 is 2.4 in (8%) higher above the ground. The narrowest trunk width is 0.4 in (1%) larger in the ID.3, while the width of the trunk opening is 0.8 in (2%) larger in the T-Cross.

Impact on Usability

Thanks to the significantly longer cargo floor with the rear seats upright (+20% in favor of the ID.3), the ID.3 is better suited for longer luggage or larger shopping loads when all seats are in use.

Those who often travel with a full cabin and still want to transport longer items have a clear advantage with the ID.3.

The higher loading floor (loading edge) of the ID.3 (+2.4 in) makes lifting heavy items somewhat more strenuous compared to the T-Cross, despite the greater usable length.

The slightly taller opening height of the ID.3 (+2 in) facilitates loading tall items, while the slightly wider opening of the T-Cross (+0.8 in) minimally favors loading wider objects.

Conclusion: For users who need more length in the cargo space with the rear seats occupied, the ID.3 is more practical. For easier handling of heavy or very wide loads, the T-Cross scores with a lower loading edge and a slightly wider opening, even though the overall volume with the rear seats upright is smaller.