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2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Side view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Side view of the 2025 Honda HR‑V

Honda HR‑V

2025

Volkswagen Virtus

2022

Side view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
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Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus would require an extra 20.6 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2025 Honda HR‑V. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2025 Honda HR‑V is a mere 3.8 cm wider than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. A 7.5 cm difference in height ensures the 2025 Honda HR‑V is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The extra 2.9 cm of clearance helps the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus feel a bit more robust in daily driving. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 4.1 cm longer in the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus.

Measurements

Length

435.5 cm

456.1 cm (+20.6)

Height

158.2 cm (+7.5)

150.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

179 cm (+3.8)

175.2 cm

Width (including mirrors)

202.8 cm

N/A (+2.9)

Ground clearance

15 cm

17.9 cm (+4.1)

Wheelbase

261 cm

265.1 cm (+0.2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

435.5 cm

17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover

456.1 cm

16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Height

158.2 cm

4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

150.7 cm

4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

179 cm

5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover

175.2 cm

7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan

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

17.9 cm

3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

261 cm

11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

265.1 cm

13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2025 Honda HR‑V
Front view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a massive 202 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2025 Honda HR‑V counters with a huge 239 L lead for total hauling 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.

319 L

521 L (+202)

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 (+239)

1,050 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.

151.2 L per m

154.8 L per m (+3.6)

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

88.4 L per m² (+3.9)

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

521 L

46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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

1,050 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

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

Rear view of the 2025 Honda HR‑V
Rear view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V. In terms of seating capacity, the 2025 Honda HR‑V matches the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. You’ll appreciate the 1.2 m tighter turning circle of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is 280 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

11.3 m (+1.2)

10.1 m

Curb weight

1,380 kg (+280)

1,100 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

10.1 m

1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,380 kg

252 kg lighter than the average Crossover

1,100 kg

422 kg lighter than the average Sedan

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

109%

9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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.

OK

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

2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

49.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

46.5 cm

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