2023 Honda CR‑V vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2023 Honda CR‑V is 11 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The width difference of 1.5 cm is negligible between the 2023 Honda CR‑V and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The height stats show that the 2023 Honda CR‑V is 6.9 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2023 Honda CR‑V is 3.8 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 thanks to its higher ground clearance. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
469.4 cm (+11)
458.4 cm
Height
168.1 cm (+6.9)
161.2 cm
Body width
186.7 cm (+1.5)
185.2 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
19.8 cm (+3.8)
16 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm
276.6 cm (+6.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.8 m² (+0.3)
8.5 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.8 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Honda CR‑V claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 255 L lead in the boot and a large 348 L (SAE) advantage 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.
N/A
543 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
1,575 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.
1,113 L (+255)
858 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.
2,166 L (+348)
1,818 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.
315.6 L per m (+118.3)
197.3 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.
169.1 L per m² (+62.6)
106.5 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
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,113 L
374 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
+29%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2023 Honda CR‑V and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 featuring 5 doors. Both the 2023 Honda CR‑V and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. You’ll find the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.2 m turning circle advantage. The 316 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1.2)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,575 kg
1,891 kg (+316)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Honda CR‑V 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 44 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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 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, and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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