2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 33.3 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has just 0.3 cm of extra width over the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 offers an extra 11.5 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
491.7 cm (+33.3)
458.4 cm
Height
149.7 cm
161.2 cm (+11.5)
Body width
184.9 cm
185.2 cm (+0.3)
Width including mirrors
N/A
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
16 cm
Wheelbase
284.1 cm (+7.5)
276.6 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+0.6)
8.5 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider 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
N/A
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer 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.
9.1 m²
0.3 m² larger 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
The 2024 Volkswagen Passat claims a double cargo victory, with a significant 147 L lead in the boot and a large 345 L (VDA) advantage with the seats down.
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.
690 L (+147)
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.
1,920 L (+345)
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.
227.9 L per m (+30.6)
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.
123.2 L per m² (+16.7)
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.
690 L
142 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.
1,920 L
351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
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.
+19%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2024 Volkswagen Passat featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2024 Volkswagen Passat are each configured for 5 passengers. At 1.8 m wider, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat requires a much more deliberate approach to tight corners than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. At 313 kg lighter, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.8)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,578 kg
1,891 kg (+313)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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 Estate
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 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 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
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