2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference of just 2 cm between these two vehicles is marginal. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is only 5.5 cm wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox standing a substantial 17.4 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 5.6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
463.1 cm
465.1 cm (+2)
Height
148.7 cm
166.1 cm (+17.4)
Body width
178.9 cm
184.4 cm (+5.5)
Ground clearance
N/A
19.3 cm
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
272.5 cm (+5.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.3 m²
8.6 m² (+0.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.3 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
8.6 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers 846L, which is way above average for crossovers. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox provides 1,809 L (SAE) which for its segment is way above average, while the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is listed at 1,642 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
611 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,642 L
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
846 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,809 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
209.9 L per m
254.4 L per m (+44.5)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
117.3 L per m²
137.9 L per m² (+20.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+13%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate both feature a 5-door design. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate are each configured for 5 passengers. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.1 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.4 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
N/A
1,485 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
2022 Chevrolet Equinox parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
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