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2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

2024

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 2024

Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf
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Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
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Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is over 151.2 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, which is an enormous difference in length. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is a substantial 24 cm wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. Height heavily favours the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4, which measures 46.5 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. With a 97.4 cm shorter wheelbase the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 which would win as a master of the open road.

Measurements

Length

428.2 cm

579.4 cm (+151.2)

Height

148.3 cm

194.8 cm (+46.5)

Width (excluding mirrors)

178.9 cm

202.9 cm (+24)

Width (including mirrors)

207.3 cm

243.1 cm

Ground clearance

N/A

24.9 cm (+97.4)

Wheelbase

262 cm

359.4 cm (+4.1)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

428.2 cm

13 cm longer than the average Hatchback

579.4 cm

36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

148.3 cm

0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback

194.8 cm

8 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

178.9 cm

2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

207.3 cm

7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

N/A

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

262 cm

2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

359.4 cm

28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 has 2,192 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is way above average for its segment, while the 2024 Volkswagen Golf has 381 L under the VDA system. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 has a 2,192 L (SAE) cargo area with the seats down, which is typical for its category.

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.

381 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.

N/A

2,192 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

2,192 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.

N/A

378.3 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.

N/A

186.5 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.

381 L

38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback

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.

N/A

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.

N/A

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.

151%

SAE: above class average (+51%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With more doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf includes 2 more seats than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 3 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 in a standard bay. This 815 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+3)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

11.1 m

14.1 m (+3)

Curb weight

1,307 kg

2,122 kg (+815)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.1 m

0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback

14.1 m

1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,307 kg

54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback

2,122 kg

129 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.

94%

6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

91%

9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?

2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

60.5 cm

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 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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