2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2024 Volkswagen Passat
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Volkswagen Passat?
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
435.5 cm
491.7 cm (+56.2)
Height
158.2 cm (+8.5)
149.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
184.9 cm (+5.9)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
15 cm
N/A (+23.1)
Wheelbase
261 cm
284.1 cm (+1.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider than the average Estate
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
N/A
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
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate
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.
319 L
690 L (+371)
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
1,920 L (+631)
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
227.9 L per m (+76.7)
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
123.2 L per m² (+38.8)
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
690 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
1,920 L
351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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%)
119%
VDA: above class average (+19%)
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
11.3 m
12 m (+0.7)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,578 kg (+198)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
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 Estate
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 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 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
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