2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is over 112.2 cm longer than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, which is an enormous difference in length. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck adds 28 cm to the width of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck sits 2.2 cm higher off the ground than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 98.4 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm
568.3 cm (+112.2)
Height
150.7 cm
174.1 cm (+23.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
203.2 cm (+28)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
241.3 cm (+2.2)
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
20.1 cm (+98.4)
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
363.5 cm (+3.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
568.3 cm
25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
174.1 cm
12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
241.3 cm
18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
20.1 cm
2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
363.5 cm
32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (SAE) and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck offers 1,697L, which is way above average for pickups. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck provides 3,223.5 L (SAE) which for its segment is typical, while the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is listed at 1,050 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.
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.
521 L
N/A
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.
1,050 L
N/A
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.
N/A
1,697 L
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.
N/A
3,224 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
200 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.
154.8 L per m
392.6 L per m (+237.8)
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.
88.4 L per m²
193.2 L per m² (+104.9)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
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.
N/A
1,697 L
260 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
N/A
3,224 L
1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
157%
SAE: above class average (+57%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are matched exactly, each featuring 4 doors. Both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 3.15 m less space to turn than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is a featherweight compared to the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, which carries a huge 1,925 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
13.3 m (+3.2)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
3,025 kg (+1,925)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
13.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
3,025 kg
774 kg heavier than the average Pickup
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.
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck fit in a standard parking space?
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.
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
2024 Tesla Cybertruck 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: exceeds the bay's length by 19 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
19 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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