2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With just 6.7 cm separating them, there’s little to distinguish the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 in terms of overall length. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a mere 0.8 cm wider than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Neither car holds a significant height advantage, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox measuring 4.9 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Sitting with 3.3 cm higher ground clearance, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 4.1 cm longer wheelbase than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm
465.1 cm (+6.7)
Height
161.2 cm
166.1 cm (+4.9)
Body width
185.2 cm (+0.8)
184.4 cm
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm
19.3 cm (+3.3)
Wheelbase
276.6 cm (+4.1)
272.5 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
8.6 m² (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
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
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 claims a double cargo victory, with a marginal 12 L lead in the boot and a slight 9 L (SAE) advantage with the seats down.
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.
543 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.
1,575 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.
858 L (+12)
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.
1,818 L (+9)
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.
197.3 L per m
254.4 L per m (+57.1)
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.
106.5 L per m²
137.9 L per m² (+31.4)
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.
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
+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 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 both feature a 5-door design. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’ll find the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.2 m turning circle advantage. The 406 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
11.4 m (+1.2)
Curb weight
1,891 kg (+406)
1,485 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 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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