2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 57.7 cm, clearly separating the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox towers in height over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo by 21 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
465.1 cm (+57.7)
407.4 cm
Height
166.1 cm (+21)
145.1 cm
Body width
184.4 cm (+9.3)
175.1 cm
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
272.5 cm (+17.3)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.6 m² (+1.5)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.6 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The SAE-rated 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and VDA-rated 2021 Volkswagen Polo can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers 846 L which is way above average for crossover. 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 2021 Volkswagen Polo is listed at 1,125 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.
N/A
351 L
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.
N/A
1,125 L
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.
846 L
N/A
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.
1,809 L
N/A
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.
254.4 L per m (+101.7)
152.7 L per m
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.
137.9 L per m² (+50.7)
87.2 L per m²
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.
N/A
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
N/A
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2021 Volkswagen Polo both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. You’ll find the 2021 Volkswagen Polo a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 0.8 m turning circle advantage. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox carries a substantial 428 kg weight increase over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.8)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,485 kg (+428)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
About average
About average for a Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2021 Volkswagen Polo fit in a standard parking space?
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
2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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