2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of 126.2 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 adds 24 cm to the width of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. Height heavily favours the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4, which measures 47.1 cm taller than 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 4x4 which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
463.1 cm
589.3 cm (+126.2)
Height
148.7 cm
195.8 cm (+47.1)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
202.9 cm (+24)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
243.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
24.9 cm (+102.4)
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
369.3 cm (+3.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
589.3 cm
46.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
195.8 cm
9 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower 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
24.9 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
369.3 cm
38.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The SAE-rated 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 and VDA-rated 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 offers 1,495 L which is way above average for pickup. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 provides 1,495 L (SAE) which for its segment is typical, while the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is listed at 1,642 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.
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.
611 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.
1,642 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.
209.9 L per m
253.7 L per m (+43.8)
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.
117.3 L per m²
125 L per m² (+7.7)
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.
611 L
63 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.
1,642 L
73 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.
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
102%
SAE: above class average (+2%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more points of entry than the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. With one additional seat, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 can accommodate an extra passenger compared with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 3.3 m less space to turn than the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
6 (+1)
Turning circle
11.3 m
14.6 m (+3.3)
Curb weight
N/A
2,241 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
N/A
2,241 kg
10 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.
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?
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.
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
2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors)
36 cm
Length over bay
40 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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