2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 69.8 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. You’ll feel the difference in every turn; the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 21.1 cm wider, demanding more space in every environment than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The roofline of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 46.7 cm higher than that of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, making the contrast immediately noticeable. With an extra 23 cm between the wheels, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm
498 cm (+69.8)
Height
148.3 cm
195 cm (+46.7)
Body width
178.9 cm
200 cm (+21.1)
Width including mirrors
207.3 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
23.5 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm
285 cm (+23)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
10 m² (+2.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
Body width
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
Width including mirrors
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf offers a known 381 L (VDA) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is average for hatchback vehicles.
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.
381 L
N/A
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.
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Both 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2024 Volkswagen Golf are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. You’ll find the 2024 Volkswagen Golf a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 0.7 m turning circle advantage. You’ll feel every bit of that 1,188 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compared to 2024 Volkswagen Golf.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.8 m (+0.7)
Curb weight
1,307 kg
2,495 kg (+1,188)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-6%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
About average
About average for a SUV
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 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, and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Toyota documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.