2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With 133.6 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. At 22 cm wider, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 can't match. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV standing 37 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 93.4 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm
592 cm (+133.6)
Height
161.2 cm
198.2 cm (+37)
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm
207.2 cm (+22)
Width (including mirrors)
210.8 cm
238.5 cm
Ground clearance
16 cm
N/A (+93.4)
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
370 cm (+3.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.
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.
543 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.
1,575 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.
858 L
1,634 L (+776)
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.
1,818 L (+184)
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.
197.3 L per m
276 L per m (+78.8)
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.
106.5 L per m²
133.2 L per m² (+26.7)
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.
543 L
98 L more 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.
1,575 L
67 L more 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.
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
108%
SAE: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV means managing with 1 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Both the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
N/A
Curb weight
1,891 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
N/A
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier 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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 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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