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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Side view of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Side view of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen ID.4

2021

Chevrolet Equinox

2022

Select unit of measurement:

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)

Width (excluding mirrors)

185.2 cm (+0.8)

184.4 cm

Width (including mirrors)

210.8 cm

N/A (+3.3)

Ground clearance

16 cm (+4.1)

19.3 cm

Wheelbase

276.6 cm

272.5 cm (+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

Width (excluding mirrors)

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

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Front view of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

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 score

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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

108%

VDA: above class average (+8%)

106%

SAE: above class average (+6%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Rear view of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

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 score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

107%

7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

98%

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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

45 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

42 cm

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