2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 41.9 cm longer in comparison to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, which is a significant difference. Head-on, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser looks significantly wider, extending 24.8 cm further than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser towers 44.3 cm above the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser sits 5.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 19.9 cm shorter between the axles than the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+41.9)
456.1 cm
Height
195 cm (+44.3)
150.7 cm
Body width
200 cm (+24.8)
175.2 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+5.6)
17.9 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+19.9)
265.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m² (+2)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus features a 521 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is above average for its category. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has 1,050 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for sedan.
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
521 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
1,050 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
154.8 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
88.4 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
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. When comparing the two, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 1.7 m more room to U-turn than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. You’ll feel every bit of that 1,395 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compared to 2022 Volkswagen Virtus.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+1.7)
10.1 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg (+1,395)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
About average
About average for a SUV
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus fit in a standard parking space?
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
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Volkswagen 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.