2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 51 cm, clearly separating the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 gains you 10.1 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 in a car park; it stands a full 16.1 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 21.4 cm shorter between the axles than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm (+51)
407.4 cm
Height
161.2 cm (+16.1)
145.1 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm (+10.1)
175.1 cm
Width (including mirrors)
210.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm (+21.4)
N/A
Wheelbase
276.6 cm (+1.4)
255.2 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
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
N/A
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both cargo configurations favour the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which beats the 2021 Volkswagen Polo by a significant 192 L in the boot with the seats up and by a large 450 L (VDA) with the seats flat.
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 (+192)
351 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.
1,575 L (+450)
1,125 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.
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 (+44.6)
152.7 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.
106.5 L per m² (+19.3)
87.2 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.
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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 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%)
105%
VDA: above class average (+5%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Volkswagen Polo each built in a 5-door format. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.4 m margin. This 834 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
10.6 m (+0.4)
Curb weight
1,891 kg (+834)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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 Crossover
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 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
2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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