Short answer: the Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) is bigger — it is 18 cm7 in180 mm longer and 7.9 cm3 in79 mm wider than the Renault Zoe (2012).

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Volkswagen ID.3 vs Renault Zoe

Volkswagen ID.3 facelift · 2023 · 5-door hatchbackRenault Zoe 2012 · 5-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale
Volkswagen ID.3 · 426.4 cm14 ft 0 in4,264 mmRenault Zoe · 408.4 cm13 ft 5 in4,084 mm Volkswagen ID.3 · 156.4 cm5 ft 2 in1,564 mmRenault Zoe · 156.2 cm5 ft 1 in1,562 mm
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Volkswagen ID.3 facelift2023–present · 5-door hatchback
Length426.4 cm14 ft 0 in4,264 mm18 cm7 in180 mm longer
Width180.9 cm5 ft 11 in1,809 mm7.9 cm3 in79 mm wider
Width incl. mirrors207 cm6 ft 9 in2,070 mm 
Height156.4 cm5 ft 2 in1,564 mm0.2 cm0.1 in2 mm taller
Wheelbase277 cm9 ft 1 in2,770 mm18.2 cm7 in182 mm longer wheelbase
Ground clearance15 cm6 in150 mm 
Boot (seats up)385 L 
Boot (seats folded)1,267 L 
Weight1,835 kg367 kg heavier
Renault Zoe2012–2024 · 5-door hatchback
Length408.4 cm13 ft 5 in4,084 mm18 cm7 in180 mm shorter
Width173 cm5 ft 8 in1,730 mm7.9 cm3 in79 mm narrower
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height156.2 cm5 ft 1 in1,562 mm0.2 cm0.1 in2 mm lower
Wheelbase258.8 cm8 ft 6 in2,588 mm18.2 cm7 in182 mm shorter wheelbase
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight1,468 kg367 kg lighter

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) vs Renault Zoe (2012): the differences

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

CarParking bay 4.8 × 2.4 mSingle garage, 7 ft door
Volkswagen ID.3 (2023)Fits, but tightFits, but tightcheck my garage
Renault Zoe (2012)Fits comfortablyFits, but tightcheck my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) · Renault Zoe (2012). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.

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