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

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

Volkswagen Passat

2024

Ford F‑150

SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 2024

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

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 97.6 cm longer, 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 sits well ahead of 2024 Volkswagen Passat in terms of body length. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 adds 18 cm to the width of the 2024 Volkswagen Passat, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. Height heavily favours the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2, which measures 41.8 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 and 2024 Volkswagen Passat exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 85.2 cm wheelbase gap.

Measurements

Length

491.7 cm

589.3 cm (+97.6)

Height

149.7 cm

191.5 cm (+41.8)

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.9 cm

202.9 cm (+18)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm

Ground clearance

N/A

20.8 cm (+85.2)

Wheelbase

284.1 cm

369.3 cm (+2.9)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

491.7 cm

17.2 cm longer than the average Estate

589.3 cm

46.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

149.7 cm

2.4 cm taller than the average Estate

191.5 cm

4.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.9 cm

0.8 cm wider than the average Estate

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

20.8 cm

2 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

284.1 cm

6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate

369.3 cm

38.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

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

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Comparing 1,495 L (SAE) to 690 L (VDA) is difficult due to the differing measurement methods, but the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2’s seats up capacity is way above average for its size class. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 (1,495 L) and 2024 Volkswagen Passat (1,920 L) use non-compatible measurement standards to compare against each other, but we can look at them in relation to cargo space vs their categories. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 has typical room for its class, and the 2024 Volkswagen Passat has way above average room for its class.

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.

690 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.

1,920 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

1,495 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

1,495 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.

227.9 L per m

253.7 L per m (+25.8)

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.

123.2 L per m²

125 L per m² (+1.8)

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.

690 L

142 L more cargo volume than the average Estate

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.

1,920 L

351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate

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

1,495 L

58 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

1,495 L

32 L less 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.

119%

VDA: above class average (+19%)

102%

SAE: above class average (+2%)

Rear view

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

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With an extra 1 doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 gains the edge with an extra seat, allowing you to carry one additional passenger. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 2.6 m less space to turn than the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2. You’ll feel every bit of that 548 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 compared to 2024 Volkswagen Passat.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

6 (+1)

Turning circle

12 m

14.6 m (+2.6)

Curb weight

1,578 kg

2,126 kg (+548)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12 m

0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,578 kg

17 kg lighter than the average Estate

2,126 kg

125 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 Estate

88%

12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

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

2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

45 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

29 cm

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.

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