2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser sits 39.6 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, representing a noticeable step up in total length. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is the leaner of the two, sitting 14.8 cm narrower than the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser for easier navigation through city traffic. The roofline of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 33.8 cm higher than that of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser clears an additional 7.5 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. There's a negligible 8.4 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm
498 cm (+39.6)
Height
161.2 cm
195 cm (+33.8)
Body width
185.2 cm
200 cm (+14.8)
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm
23.5 cm (+7.5)
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
285 cm (+8.4)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
10 m² (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
Body width
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
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 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 provides a above average 543 L for the crossover segment for cargo space with the seats up. 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.
543 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.
1,575 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.
858 L
N/A
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.
1,818 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.
197.3 L per m
N/A
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.
106.5 L per m²
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.
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. You’ll definitely feel the 1.6 m turning circle difference when parking; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is clearly the more maneuverable of the two. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 604 kg higher on the scales than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
11.8 m (+1.6)
Curb weight
1,891 kg
2,495 kg (+604)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
About average
About average for a SUV
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 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
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