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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen ID.4

2021

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With a length difference of 121 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 are worlds apart. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 adds 17.7 cm to the width of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 towers 29.3 cm above the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 has a 4.8 cm higher clearance than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 features a significantly longer wheelbase at 82.8 cm more than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.

Measurements

Length

458.4 cm

579.4 cm (+121)

Height

161.2 cm

190.5 cm (+29.3)

Width (excluding mirrors)

185.2 cm

202.9 cm (+17.7)

Width (including mirrors)

210.8 cm

243.1 cm (+4.8)

Ground clearance

16 cm

20.8 cm (+82.8)

Wheelbase

276.6 cm

359.4 cm (+3.3)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

458.4 cm

5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover

579.4 cm

36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

161.2 cm

1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

190.5 cm

3.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

185.2 cm

0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

210.8 cm

4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

16 cm

2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

20.8 cm

2 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

276.6 cm

4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

359.4 cm

28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Both stats favour the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 for cargo capacity, which has a massive 1,334 L standard storage lead and a large 374 L (SAE) win for total space with its 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.

543 L

N/A

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

N/A

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

2,192 L (+1,334)

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

2,192 L (+374)

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

378.3 L per m (+181.1)

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

186.5 L per m² (+80)

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

2,192 L

755 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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

2,192 L

665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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%)

151%

SAE: above class average (+51%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 2 more passengers than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2. The steering disparity is vast; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 requires a staggering 3.9 m of extra space to clear a turn than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should feel a bit more responsive when braking, as it's 103 kg lighter than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+3)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

10.2 m

14.1 m (+3.9)

Curb weight

1,891 kg

1,994 kg (+103)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.2 m

1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

14.1 m

1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,891 kg

259 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,994 kg

257 kg lighter than the average Pickup

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

91%

9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 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.

OK

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 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

30 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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