2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2025 Honda HR‑V

Q: Which is bigger: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is longer than the 2025 Honda HR‑V by 22.9 cm (9 in). The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is wider than the 2025 Honda HR‑V by 6.2 cm (2.4 in). The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V by 3 cm (1.2 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

Based on the VDA standard published figure, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has 224 L more cargo capacity than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.

Q: Does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or the 2025 Honda HR‑V seat more passengers?

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2025 Honda HR‑V both seat up to 5 passengers.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is 511 kg (1,127 lb) heavier than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.2 m (33.5 ft) compared with 11.3 m (37.1 ft) for the 2025 Honda HR‑V. In tight spaces, the 2025 Honda HR‑V is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Q: Which car is better for city driving, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.2 m (33.5 ft) versus 11.3 m (37.1 ft) for the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is shorter at 435.5 cm (171.5 in) versus 458.4 cm (180.5 in) for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, and the 2025 Honda HR‑V is narrower at 179 cm (70.5 in) versus 185.2 cm (72.9 in) for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2025 Honda HR‑V?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 sits 22.9 cm longer than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, representing a noticeable step up in total length. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 gains you 6.2 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is barely taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, with a tiny 3 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1 cm advantage in the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. With a 15.6 cm longer wheelbase, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.

Measurements

Length

458.4 cm (+22.9)

435.5 cm

Height

161.2 cm (+3)

158.2 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

185.2 cm (+6.2)

179 cm

Width (including mirrors)

210.8 cm (+1)

202.8 cm

Ground clearance

16 cm (+15.6)

15 cm

Wheelbase

276.6 cm (+0.7)

261 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

458.4 cm

5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover

435.5 cm

17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

161.2 cm

1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

158.2 cm

4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

185.2 cm

0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover

179 cm

5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

210.8 cm

4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover

202.8 cm

3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Ground clearance

16 cm

2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

15 cm

3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

276.6 cm

4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

261 cm

11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 224 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 286 L (VDA) more with them 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 (+224)

319 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.

1,575 L (+286)

1,289 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.

858 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.

1,818 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.

197.3 L per m (+46)

151.2 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.

106.5 L per m² (+22)

84.5 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.

543 L

98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

319 L

126 L less 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.

1,575 L

67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

1,289 L

219 L less 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.

858 L

119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

1,818 L

53 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.

108%

VDA: above class average (+8%)

85%

VDA: below class average (-15%)

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, with each using a 5-door configuration. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. In urban environments, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's 1.1 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. From an agility perspective, the 2025 Honda HR‑V wins by a landslide, weighing 511 kg less than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

Measurements

Doors

Max. seats

Turning circle

10.2 m

11.3 m (+1.1)

Curb weight

1,891 kg (+511)

1,380 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.2 m

1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

11.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

1,891 kg

259 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,380 kg

252 kg lighter than the average Crossover

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

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2025 Honda HR‑V 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

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.