2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2025 Honda HR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2025 Honda HR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 56.2 cm longer, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat sits well ahead in terms of overall length. At only 5.9 cm wider, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2025 Honda HR‑V stands 8.5 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat, which may offer a slightly easier entry point and potentially more headroom. The 2025 Honda HR‑V will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 23.1 cm shorter between the axles than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat.
Measurements
Length
491.7 cm (+56.2)
435.5 cm
Height
149.7 cm
158.2 cm (+8.5)
Body width
184.9 cm (+5.9)
179 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
202.8 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
15 cm
Wheelbase
284.1 cm (+23.1)
261 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+1.3)
7.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider than the average Estate
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Estate
7.8 m²
0.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both stats favour the 2024 Volkswagen Passat for cargo capacity, which has a massive 371 L standard storage lead and a gigantic 631 L (VDA) win for total space with its 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.
690 L (+371)
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.
1,920 L (+631)
1,289 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.
227.9 L per m (+76.7)
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.
123.2 L per m² (+38.7)
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.
690 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
1,920 L
351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
1,289 L
219 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.
+19%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
-15%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Volkswagen Passat both feature a 5-door design. Both 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Volkswagen Passat are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.7 m tighter than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The 198 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
12 m (+0.7)
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,578 kg (+198)
1,380 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter 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.
-6%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Estate
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2025 Honda HR‑V fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 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 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, and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Honda documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.