2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a length difference of 163.8 cm, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024 Volkswagen Golf are worlds apart. Head-on, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV looks significantly wider, extending 28.3 cm further than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. There is a staggering 49.9 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV looming high above the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a massive 108 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm
592 cm (+163.8)
Height
148.3 cm
198.2 cm (+49.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
207.2 cm (+28.3)
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
238.5 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm
370 cm (+4.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 1,634 L (SAE) to 381 L (VDA) is difficult due to the differing measurement methods, but the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s seats up capacity is way above average for its size class. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has 1,634 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is typical compared to the class average for pickup.
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.
381 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
1,634 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
1,634 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
303 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.
N/A
276 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.
N/A
133.2 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.
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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%
SAE: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.1 m
N/A
Curb weight
1,307 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
N/A
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 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: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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