2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are very similar in length, with just a 2.3 cm difference. You might notice the 10 cm width difference when parking; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 sits 10.5 cm higher than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1.9 cm advantage in the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has a 11.5 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm
458.4 cm (+2.3)
Height
150.7 cm
161.2 cm (+10.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
185.2 cm (+10)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+1.9)
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
16 cm (+11.5)
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
276.6 cm (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 22 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 525 L (VDA) more with them 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.
521 L
543 L (+22)
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.
1,050 L
1,575 L (+525)
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.
154.8 L per m
197.3 L per m (+42.4)
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.
88.4 L per m²
106.5 L per m² (+18.1)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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 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%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus trades the extra access points of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.1 m difference. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus’s 791 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
10.2 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,891 kg (+791)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
1,891 kg
259 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.
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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 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
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