2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 48.5 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV stands 6.4 cm taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, which may offer a slightly easier entry point and potentially more headroom. Both vehicles offer nearly identical ground clearance with just 1.3 cm difference, meaning they will handle speed bumps or driveway inclines the same. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is 34.4 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm
484 cm (+48.5)
Height
158.2 cm
164.6 cm (+6.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
187.3 cm (+8.3)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
215.5 cm (+1.3)
Ground clearance
15 cm
16.3 cm (+34.4)
Wheelbase
261 cm
295.4 cm (+1.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
295.4 cm
23 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV offers 748 L using the SAE method, which is way above average for its segment. 2025 Honda HR‑V's 319 L uses the different VDA standard, and is below average for its segment. Because these two models use different measurement standards (VDA vs SAE) for total cargo volume, they can't be directly compared. But for context, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV maximum capacity is way above average for its class.
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.
319 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.
1,289 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
748 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
1,620 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.
151.2 L per m
217.6 L per m (+66.4)
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.
84.5 L per m²
116.2 L per m² (+31.7)
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.
319 L
126 L less 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.
1,289 L
219 L less 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.
N/A
748 L
9 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
1,620 L
251 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.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
89%
SAE: below class average (-11%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Both the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV and the 2025 Honda HR‑V have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.3 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.6 m (+0.3)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Honda HR‑V 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 43.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
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