Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen ID.3 I vs Kia Ceed JD: size comparison
- Length Ceed JD 48 mm2 in longer
- Width ID.3 I 29 mm1 in wider
- Height ID.3 I 82 mm3 in taller
- Boot ID.3 I 5 L0.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The ID.3 I is 48 mm2 in shorter, 29 mm1 in wider and 82 mm3 in taller than the Ceed JD. Its wheelbase is 120 mm5 in longer.
| Dimension | ID.3 I | Ceed JD | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,262 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,262 mm | 4,310 mm14 ft 2 in14 ft 2 in4,310 mm | −48 mm−2 in −1.1% |
| Width | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | 1,780 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,780 mm | +29 mm+1 in +1.6% |
| Height | 1,552 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,552 mm | 1,470 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,470 mm | +82 mm+3 in +5.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,770 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | +120 mm+5 in +4.5% |
| Footprint | 7.71 m²83.0 sq ft83.0 sq ft7.71 m² | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | +0.04 m²+0.4 sq ft +0.5% |
| Boot | 385 L13.6 cu ft13.6 cu ft385 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | +5 L+0.2 cu ft +1.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,772–1,994 kg3,907–4,396 lb3,907–4,396 lb1,772–1,994 kg | 1,254 kg2,765 lb2,765 lb1,254 kg | +518 kg+1,142 lb +41.3% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
ID.3 I
- Single garage
- Tight 1,238 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 738 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Ceed JD
- Single garage
- Fits 1,190 mm3 ft 11 in to spare in length, 610 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 690 mm2 ft 3 in to spare in length, 360 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen ID.3 I or the Kia Ceed JD?
The Volkswagen ID.3 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The ID.3 I is 48 mm shorter, 29 mm wider and 82 mm taller than the Ceed JD. Its wheelbase is 120 mm longer.
Will the Volkswagen ID.3 I and the Kia Ceed JD fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen ID.3 I fits, but it is tight to get out (1,238 mm to spare in length, 596 mm each side). The Kia Ceed JD fits with room to open the doors (1,190 mm to spare in length, 610 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen ID.3 I: 385 L against 380 L in the Kia Ceed JD (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

