2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a length difference of 128.9 cm, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate are worlds apart. At 28.3 cm wider, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate can't match. The roofline of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is 49.5 cm higher than that of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 103.1 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
592 cm (+128.9)
463.1 cm
Height
198.2 cm (+49.5)
148.7 cm
Body width
207.2 cm (+28.3)
178.9 cm
Width including mirrors
238.5 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
370 cm (+103.1)
266.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12.3 m² (+4)
8.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Body width
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Width including mirrors
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
N/A
Wheelbase
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12.3 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
8.3 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers 1,634 L using the SAE method, which is way above average for its segment. 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate's 611 L uses the different VDA standard, and is 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 Silverado EV maximum capacity is typical 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.
N/A
611 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
1,642 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.
1,634 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.
1,634 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
303 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.
276 L per m (+66.1)
209.9 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.
133.2 L per m² (+15.9)
117.3 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
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
+8%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
+13%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Both the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
N/A
11.3 m
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
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.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate fit in a standard parking space?
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 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
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Chevrolet and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.