Electric SUV Size Comparison: Tesla Model Y vs VW ID.4 vs Hyundai Kona Electric vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
Tesla Model Y, VW ID.4, Kona Electric and Equinox EV compared by length, width and boot space. See which electric SUV is biggest — and which fits your life.
• Written by Ben
Electric SUVs are now the go-to upgrade for drivers moving from hatchbacks, crossovers or older petrol SUVs. They promise quiet driving, low running costs and family practicality, but on paper, they all look suspiciously similar in size.
In real life, they’re not.
Length, width, wheelbase and boot space decide how confidently you park, how easily passengers get comfortable, and whether your dog, stroller or weekly shop fits with or without effort. So at DriveSize, we’ve grabbed four of the most popular electric SUVs — Tesla Model Y (2020), Volkswagen ID.4 (2021), Hyundai Kona Electric (2024) and Chevrolet Equinox EV (2024), to see how they really measure up.
At-a-Glance Dimensions
Tesla Model Y — the space-maximiser
- Length: 475.1 cm (187.0 in)
- Width (body): 192.1 cm (75.6 in)
- Height: 162.4 cm (63.9 in)
- Wheelbase: 289 cm (113.8 in)
The largest-feeling interior here, with generous cabin space and big cargo volume.
Volkswagen ID.4 — the balanced one
- Length: 458.4 cm (180.5 in)
- Width (body): 185.2 cm (72.9 in)
- Height: 161.2 cm (63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: 276.6 cm (108.9 in)
Right in the middle on footprint and proportions — an easy fit for most households.
Hyundai Kona Electric — the compact, city-friendly option
- Length: 435.6 cm (171.5 in)
- Width (body): 182.6 cm (71.9 in)
- Height: 157.5 cm (62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: 265.9 cm (104.7 in)
Much smaller than the others, ideal for tight parking and urban life.
Chevrolet Equinox EV — the biggest overall
- Length: 484 cm (190.6 in)
- Width (mirrors out): 215.5 cm (84.8 in)
- Height: 164.6 cm (64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: 295.4 cm (116.3 in)
The longest body and longest wheelbase — a true mid-size SUV feel.
Length & Wheelbase — Parking and Cabin Space
Length affects how easily a car fits on your driveway, slides into shorter parking bays, and the amount of interior space you get.
Wheelbase (distance between the axles) influences rear legroom, ride comfort and how stable the car feels at speed.
Longest → shortest (overall length)
- Equinox EV — 484 cm / 190.6 in
- Model Y — 475.1 cm / 187.0 in
- ID.4 — 458.4 cm / 180.5 in
- Kona Electric — 435.6 cm / 171.5 in
Wheelbase ranking (longest → shortest)
- Equinox EV — 295.4 cm / 116.3 in
- Model Y — 289 cm / 113.8 in
- ID.4 — 276.6 cm / 108.9 in
- Kona Electric — 265.9 cm / 104.7 in
Real-world meaning
- Best for cabin space: Model Y & Equinox EV
- Easiest to park in tight spots: Kona Electric
- Best all-round footprint: ID.4
- US-style garage fit: Equinox EV
The Kona and ID.4 are the most manoeuvrable, Equinox EV has the most “mid-size SUV” feel.
For a more in-depth look at why these measurements matter, see How to Understand Car Dimensions: Length, Width, Wheelbase and More
Width & Mirrors — Real Urban Usability
Width affects elbow room, lane confidence and how much space you have when threading through narrow streets.
For reference, a UK parking bay is generally 240 cm (94.5 in), and US garage opening is usually between 240–270 cm (94–108 in). Here’s how our four SUV EVs measure up.
Widest → narrowest known body width (without mirrors)
- Model Y: 192.1 cm (75.6 in)
- ID.4: 185.2 cm (72.9 in)
- Kona Electric: 182.6 cm (71.9 in)
For an on-road comparison, the Equinox EV spans 215.5 cm (84.8 in) with its mirrors out.
Real-world meaning
- City-friendly: Kona Electric (narrowest), then ID.4
- Most interior width (elbow room): Model Y
- Equinox EV: allow for its 215.5 cm (84.8 in) mirrors-out width in tight garages
If narrow townhouse streets or slim driveways are part of your daily routine, the Kona and ID.4 will be a better fit. For US suburban parking, all four are within comfortable margins.
Boot Space — Seats Up vs Seats Down
Boot space defines what your car can carry comfortably: weekly shopping, strollers, dog crates, luggage or camping gear. Here’s how the Model Y, ID.4, Kona and Equinox compare:
Tesla Model Y - The biggest cargo space here by a clear margin.
- Seats up: 854 L (30.2 cu ft)
- Seats down: 2041 L (72.1 cu ft)
Chevrolet Equinox EV - Strong mid-pack performance with a long, usable floor.
- Seats up: 748 L (26.4 cu ft)
- Seats down: 1620 L (57.2 cu ft)
Volkswagen ID.4 - A practical, square load area in a balanced footprint.
- Seats up: 543 L (19.2 cu ft)
- Seats down: 1575 L (55.6 cu ft)
Hyundai Kona Electric - Compact footprint, but a genuinely useful boot.
- Seats up: 466 L (16.5 cu ft)
- Seats down: 1300 L (45.9 cu ft)
- Frunk: 27 L (1.0 cu ft)
Interior Space & Day-to-Day Practicality
Dimensions tell us about more than just size, they tell us about comfort too.
Families & tall passengers
- Model Y and Equinox EV offer the longest wheelbases and will feel the most generous for leg room and space in the second row.
- Teenagers and adult passengers will prefer these two for headroom and legroom.
Small households / city living
- Kona Electric is ideal if you want SUV practicality without full SUV size.
- Easiest to park, easiest to thread through tight spaces.
Balanced, easy-going SUV
- ID.4 sits right in the middle, not too long, not too wide, with a friendly footprint.
Dogs, buggies, big weekends
- Model Y dominates here with its huge boot and long body.
- Equinox EV follows with a more traditional SUV shape and big seats-down volume.
- ID.4 offers nearly as much seats-down space in a shorter, narrower body.
Which Electric SUV Fits Your Life?
Our advice is to pick a car that best suits your everyday routine and your lifestyle.
City & tight parking
1st: Kona Electric2nd: ID.4
Mixed daily driving
1st: ID.42nd: Model Y
Maximum space, passengers + cargo
1st: Model Y2nd: Equinox EV
US-style family SUV feel
Equinox EV
Small driveways / older streets
1st: Kona Electric2nd: ID.4
Frequent road trips
1st: Model Y2nd: ID.4
Final Thought — What Size Really Means in EVs
Electric SUVs feel more similar on paper than they do on the road. The trick is matching your daily routine to the right footprint:
- Live in a city? Size matters more than battery size.
- Carry kids or dogs? Wheelbase and boot space matter most.
- Do long motorway miles? Comfort and cabin space beat outright compactness.
- Tight driveway? Centimetres matter — more than most people think.
All four EVs here are strong choices. The right one is simply the one that fits your life, your parking, your passengers and your everyday routes. And the easiest way to see that difference is to compare them visually on DriveSize.
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About the author
Automotive Size Guide Writer
Ben is a writer (and designer) at DriveSize, specialising in practical vehicle size advice, comparison guides, and parking-focused context for everyday drivers. His writing explains how a car's dimensions affect everyday use, from fitting into parking bays to balancing boot space, passenger room, and ease of manoeuvring. Ben aims to help our readers see beyond the raw numbers and understand which vehicles make the most sense for their space, needs, and day-to-day driving.