2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured front to rear bumper, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 by just 6.6 cm, making the length difference between them marginal. You might notice the 6.2 cm width difference when parking; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 in a car park; it stands a full 15.2 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. A 2.5 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 6.6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
465 cm (+6.6)
458.4 cm
Height
146 cm
161.2 cm (+15.2)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
185.2 cm (+6.2)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
16 cm (+2.5)
Wheelbase
270 cm
276.6 cm (+6.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width excluding mirrors.
8.3 m²
8.5 m² (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
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
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width excluding mirrors.
8.3 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Practicality favours the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports in this comparison, with a 596 L (VDA) capacity that provides about a carry-on suitcase more space than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has 1,575 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for crossover.
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.
596 L (+53)
543 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
1,575 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.
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.
N/A
197.3 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
106.5 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.
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
N/A
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.
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. In terms of seating capacity, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports matches the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. 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. We’re talking about a 491 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m (+0.2)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,400 kg
1,891 kg (+491)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
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 Estate
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 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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