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2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Side view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
2024 Volkswagen Golf4631 mm
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV5920 mm
Volkswagen Golf
2024 Estate
Chevrolet Silverado EV
2024

Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is about 128.9 cm longer, 28.3 cm wider, and 49.5 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.

Length
4631 mm
Height
1487 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)
1789 mm
Width (including mirrors)
Ground clearance
Wheelbase
2686 mm
Length
5920 mm
Height
1982 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)
2072 mm
Width (including mirrors)
2385 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm
Wheelbase

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Front view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
611 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
1642 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
1937 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
1937 L

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Rear view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf needs about 2.5 m less space to turn than the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has one more door than the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors
5
Max. seats
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
Curb weight
Doors
4
Max. seats
5
Turning circle
13.8 m
Curb weight

Frequently asked questions


Which is bigger: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 128.9 cm (50.7 in). The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 28.3 cm (11.1 in). The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 49.5 cm (19.5 in).


Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a VDA seats up rating of 611 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,642 L. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has an SAE/EPA rating of 1,937 L and SAE/EPA rating of 1,937 L.


Does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV seat more passengers?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV both seat up to 5 passengers.


Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) compared with 13.8 m (45.3 ft) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. In tight spaces, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.


Which car is better for city driving, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) versus 13.8 m (45.3 ft) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is shorter at 463.1 cm (182.3 in) versus 592 cm (233.1 in) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is narrower at 178.9 cm (70.4 in) versus 207.2 cm (81.6 in) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.