2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Volkswagen Golf?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of just 7.3 cm in length, the 2025 Honda HR‑V and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf can be judged practically the same for this measurement. There’s a marginal 0.1 cm width difference; the 2025 Honda HR‑V is effectively the same width as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf for all practical purposes. The 2025 Honda HR‑V sits 9.9 cm higher than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 1 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm (+7.3)
428.2 cm
Height
158.2 cm (+9.9)
148.3 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm (+0.1)
178.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
207.3 cm
Ground clearance
15 cm
N/A (+1)
Wheelbase
261 cm (+0.1)
262 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Practicality favours the 2024 Volkswagen Golf in this comparison, with a 381 L (VDA) capacity that provides about a medium moving box more space than the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,289 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average 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.
319 L
381 L (+62)
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.
1,289 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.
151.2 L per m
N/A
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.
84.5 L per m²
N/A
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.
319 L
126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
381 L
38 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.
1,289 L
219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Volkswagen Golf are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2025 Honda HR‑V and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf are each configured for 5 passengers. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.2 m difference. The 2025 Honda HR‑V adds a meaningful 73 kg of mass, which can contribute to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m (+0.2)
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,380 kg (+73)
1,307 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Volkswagen Golf fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Honda HR‑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 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
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