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Volkswagen ID.3 I vs Volkswagen Golf Mk6: size comparison

  • Length ID.3 I 63 mm2 in longer
  • Width ID.3 I 30 mm1 in wider
  • Height ID.3 I 73 mm3 in taller
  • Boot ID.3 I 35 L1.2 cu ft more

Car 1 blue, solid outline

ID.3 I Volkswagen · 2019–present · Hatchback ID.3 I 4,262 × 1,809 × 1,552 mm14 ft 0 in × 5 ft 11 in × 5 ft 1 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Golf Mk6 Volkswagen · 2009–2012 · Hatchback Golf Mk6 4,199 × 1,779 × 1,479 mm13 ft 9 in × 5 ft 10 in × 4 ft 10 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: ID.3 I
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Golf Mk6
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,770 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inLength 4,262 mmLength 14 ft 0 in1,552 mm5 ft 1 inWheelbase 2,578 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,199 mmLength 13 ft 9 in1,479 mm4 ft 10 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The ID.3 I is 63 mm2 in longer, 30 mm1 in wider and 73 mm3 in taller than the Golf Mk6. Its wheelbase is 192 mm8 in longer.

DimensionID.3 IGolf Mk6Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,262 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,262 mm4,199 mm13 ft 9 in13 ft 9 in4,199 mm +63 mm+2 in +1.5%
Width1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm1,779 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,779 mm +30 mm+1 in +1.7%
Height1,552 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,552 mm1,479 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,479 mm +73 mm+3 in +4.9%
Wheelbase2,770 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,770 mm2,578 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,578 mm +192 mm+8 in +7.4%
Footprint7.71 m²83.0 sq ft83.0 sq ft7.71 m²7.47 m²80.4 sq ft80.4 sq ft7.47 m² +0.24 m²+2.6 sq ft +3.2%
Boot385 L13.6 cu ft13.6 cu ft385 L350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L +35 L+1.2 cu ft +10.0%
Kerb weight1,772–1,994 kg3,907–4,396 lb3,907–4,396 lb1,772–1,994 kg1,290–1,374 kg2,844–3,029 lb2,844–3,029 lb1,290–1,374 kg +482 kg+1,063 lb +37.4%

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

Golf Mk6

Single garage
Fits 1,301 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 801 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Volkswagen ID.3 I or the Volkswagen Golf Mk6?

The Volkswagen ID.3 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The ID.3 I is 63 mm longer, 30 mm wider and 73 mm taller than the Golf Mk6. Its wheelbase is 192 mm longer.

Will the Volkswagen ID.3 I and the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 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 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 fits with room to open the doors (1,301 mm to spare in length, 611 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 350 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).

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