2025 Toyota Corolla Cross vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 12.4 cm longer, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is barely wider than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, with a tiny 2.7 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. On paper, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is taller by 0.8 cm, but just to look at, they appear essentially the same height. Even the 12.6 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.
Measurements
Length
446 cm
458.4 cm (+12.4)
Height
162 cm (+0.8)
161.2 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
185.2 cm (+2.7)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
16 cm (+12.6)
Wheelbase
264 cm
276.6 cm (+0.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
446 cm
6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
162 cm
0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
264 cm
8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both cargo configurations favour the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which beats the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross by a moderate 70 L in the boot with the seats up and by a large 171 L (VDA) with the seats flat.
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.
473 L
543 L (+70)
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.
1,404 L
1,575 L (+171)
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
858 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
1,818 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.
179.1 L per m
197.3 L per m (+18.1)
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.
98.1 L per m²
106.5 L per m² (+8.4)
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.
473 L
28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
543 L
98 L more 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.
1,404 L
104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
99%
VDA: below class average (-1%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 each built in a 5-door format. Whether you'd choose the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross or the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.2 m margin. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 511 kg higher on the scales than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m (+0.2)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,891 kg (+511)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
52 cm
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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