2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 181.9 cm of separation between the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 and 2021 Volkswagen Polo, which is a huge difference. If you have a narrow garage, take note as the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is 27.8 cm wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, which could make for a tighter squeeze. The roofline of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is 50.7 cm higher than that of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 114.1 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.
Measurements
Length
407.4 cm
589.3 cm (+181.9)
Height
145.1 cm
195.8 cm (+50.7)
Body width
175.1 cm
202.9 cm (+27.8)
Width including mirrors
N/A
243.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
24.9 cm
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
369.3 cm (+114.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
12 m² (+4.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
589.3 cm
46.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
195.8 cm
9 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
202.9 cm
8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
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
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
369.3 cm
38.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
12 m²
1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 (SAE) and 2021 Volkswagen Polo (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 offers 1,764L, which is way above average for pickups. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,764 L capacity typical when compared to the average pickup. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,125 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average hatchback.
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.
351 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.
1,125 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
1,764 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
1,764 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.
152.7 L per m
299.3 L per m (+146.6)
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.
87.2 L per m²
147.5 L per m² (+60.3)
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.
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
1,125 L
7 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
1,764 L
327 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
1,764 L
237 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
+20%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Thanks to its extra seat, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is able to carry one additional passenger over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 4 m less space to turn than the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4. This 1,163 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
6 (+1)
Turning circle
10.6 m
14.6 m (+4)
Curb weight
1,057 kg
2,220 kg (+1,163)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
2,220 kg
31 kg lighter than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
About average
About average for a Hatchback
-12%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCab 6.5ft 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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 40 cm.
Body side clearance
36 cm
Length over bay
40 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.