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2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate

Ford F‑150

SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 2024

Volkswagen Golf

Estate 2024

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2
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Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
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Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With a difference of 126.2 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 is a substantial 24 cm wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 is an incredible 42.8 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. With a 102.4 cm shorter wheelbase the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 which would win as a master of the open road.

Measurements

Length

589.3 cm (+126.2)

463.1 cm

Height

191.5 cm (+42.8)

148.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

202.9 cm (+24)

178.9 cm

Width (including mirrors)

243.1 cm

N/A

Ground clearance

20.8 cm (+102.4)

N/A

Wheelbase

369.3 cm (+3.7)

266.9 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

589.3 cm

46.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

463.1 cm

11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate

Height

191.5 cm

4.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

148.7 cm

1.4 cm taller than the average Estate

Width (excluding mirrors)

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

178.9 cm

5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate

Width (including mirrors)

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

N/A

Ground clearance

20.8 cm

2 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

N/A

Wheelbase

369.3 cm

38.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

266.9 cm

10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2
Front view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Because 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 offers 1,495L, which is way above average for pickups. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,495 L capacity typical when compared to the average pickup. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,642 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average estate.

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.

N/A

611 L

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.

N/A

1,642 L

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.

1,495 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.

1,495 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.

253.7 L per m (+43.8)

209.9 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.

125 L per m² (+7.7)

117.3 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.

N/A

611 L

63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate

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.

N/A

1,642 L

73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate

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.

1,495 L

58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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.

1,495 L

32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup

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.

102%

SAE: above class average (+2%)

113%

VDA: above class average (+13%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2
Rear view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 3.3 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 in a standard bay.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

6 (+1)

5

Turning circle

14.6 m (+3.3)

11.3 m

Curb weight

2,126 kg

N/A

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

11.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate

Curb weight

2,126 kg

125 kg lighter than the average Pickup

N/A

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.

88%

12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate

Parking

Will the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate fit in a standard parking space?

2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft 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 40 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

40 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 43 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

43 cm

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