2025 Toyota Camry vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2025 Toyota Camry is an additional 28.4 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2025 Toyota Camry has just 5 cm of extra width over the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. Neither car holds a significant height advantage, with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate measuring 4.2 cm taller than the 2025 Toyota Camry. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2025 Toyota Camry feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 15.5 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
491.5 cm (+28.4)
463.1 cm
Height
144.5 cm
148.7 cm (+4.2)
Width (excluding mirrors)
183.9 cm (+5)
178.9 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm (+15.5)
N/A
Wheelbase
282.4 cm (+0.8)
266.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.5 cm
18.6 cm longer than the average Sedan
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
183.9 cm
0.9 cm wider than the average Sedan
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
282.4 cm
4.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2025 Toyota Camry (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2025 Toyota Camry offers 428L, which is average for sedans. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate provides a way above average 1,642 L for the sedan segment for cargo space 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.
N/A
611 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.
N/A
1,642 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.
428 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.
N/A
209.9 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.
N/A
117.3 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.
N/A
611 L
63 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.
N/A
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
428 L
32 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2025 Toyota Camry. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.1 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.1)
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,565 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.3 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,565 kg
43 kg heavier than the average Sedan
N/A
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Toyota Camry 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 45.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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