2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of 184.6 cm, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a massive 32.1 cm wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, highlighting a complete shift in vehicle purpose and design. The roofline of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is 53.1 cm higher than that of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, making the contrast immediately noticeable. Side-by-side, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, with 114.8 cm between them.
Measurements
Length
592 cm (+184.6)
407.4 cm
Height
198.2 cm (+53.1)
145.1 cm
Body width
207.2 cm (+32.1)
175.1 cm
Width including mirrors
238.5 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
370 cm (+114.8)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12.3 m² (+5.2)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
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
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12.3 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
These two cars follow different measurement methods: SAE for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and VDA for the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, so instead of a direct cargo space comparison, segment averages are the best way to gauge their relative utility. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s 1,634 L capacity with seats up is way above average for its class, and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo’s 351 L capacity is average for its class. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,634 L capacity typical when compared to the average pickup. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,125 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average hatchback.
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
351 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
1,125 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 (+123.3)
152.7 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 (+46)
87.2 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.
N/A
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
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 Polo. Both 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2021 Volkswagen Polo are designed to accommodate up to 5 people.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
N/A
10.6 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
N/A
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
About average
About average for a Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2021 Volkswagen Polo 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.
2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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