Trunk comparison: VW ID.3 vs VW Tiguan

Biggest Differences and Impact on Usability

The VW Tiguan offers a longer cargo area with the seats folded down: +7.5 in (12%) compared to the ID.3. This makes the Tiguan better suited for longer items like furniture parts, long sports equipment, or bulky building materials that would otherwise be too long for the ID.3.

Even with the first row of seats upright, the Tiguan is larger: +3.5 in (11%) in cargo length. In everyday use, this means more space for suitcases, large shopping trips, or bulky boxes without having to fold down the rear seats.

The ID.3, on the other hand, has a significantly deeper cargo floor: +5.9 in (1500%) measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor. This creates a deeper cargo compartment where tall or loose items can be better recessed and concealed.

The downsides are a higher lift when loading heavy items and possibly slightly more difficult access because the load sits further below the loading edge.

The Tiguan's loading opening is wider: +5.1 in (14%). This makes it easier to load wide or bulky parts, even though the interior width at the narrowest point is the same for both vehicles.

Practically, this means the Tiguan can accommodate wider items more easily, while the opening width in the ID.3 can limit actual loading.

Conclusion: For long or wide cargo, the Tiguan has the advantage (longer cargo area, wider opening). The ID.3 scores with a deeper cargo compartment that allows better storage and concealment of cargo but requires a bit more effort when loading.