2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs 1962 Peel P50
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 1962 Peel P50?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At over 346.8 cm longer, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV occupies a much larger footprint than the 1962 Peel P50, which translates to a more imposing road presence and requires larger parking spots. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is an incredible 88.2 cm wider, making the 1962 Peel P50 look like a toy in comparison. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV standing 44.6 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50. The 3.6 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 1962 Peel P50. With a 175.4 cm shorter wheelbase the 1962 Peel P50 is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
484 cm (+346.8)
137.2 cm
Height
164.6 cm (+44.6)
120 cm
Body width
187.3 cm (+88.2)
99.1 cm
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.3 cm (+3.6)
12.7 cm
Wheelbase
295.4 cm (+175.4)
120 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+7.7)
1.4 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Height
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Body width
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
Wheelbase
295.4 cm
23 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
0.7 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV has 748 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats up, which is way above average compared to the class average for crossover. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV's 1,620 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
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.
748 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.
1,620 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.
217.6 L per m
N/A
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.
116.2 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
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.
748 L
9 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.
1,620 L
251 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.
-11%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 1-door layout of the 1962 Peel P50. This is an all-out victory for passenger space; the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV seats 4 additional passengers than the 1962 Peel P50. There's a total contrast in maneuverability; the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV requires an extreme 7.9 m more room for a U-turn.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+4)
1
Max. seats
5 (+4)
1
Turning circle
11.6 m (+7.9)
3.7 m
Curb weight
N/A
59 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
Curb weight
N/A
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
1962 Peel P50 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 87.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
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