2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Separated by only 4.5 cm, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan show almost no variation when measured end to end. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a mere 1 cm wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is barely taller than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, with a tiny 4.8 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 9 cm longer in the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm (+4.5)
453.9 cm
Height
161.2 cm
166 cm (+4.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm (+1)
184.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
210.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm (+9)
N/A
Wheelbase
276.6 cm (+0.1)
267.6 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
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
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view


Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is more generous. It has a significant 109 L lead in the boot and a noticeable 75 L (VDA) of additional storage with the seats folded.
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
652 L (+109)
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
1,650 L (+75)
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
220.6 L per m (+23.3)
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
119.8 L per m² (+13.3)
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
652 L
207 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.
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,650 L
142 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.
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%)
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
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 Tiguan featuring 5 doors. Both the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.5 m to spare over the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. At 181 kg lighter, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
11.7 m (+1.5)
Curb weight
1,891 kg (+181)
1,710 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 cm
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