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2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat

2024

Ford F‑150

SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 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 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

There is a large difference in length between the two models, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 being 97.6 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 adds 18 cm to the width of the 2024 Volkswagen Passat, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 is an incredible 46.1 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 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

195.8 cm (+46.1)

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.9 cm

202.9 cm (+18)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm

Ground clearance

N/A

24.9 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

195.8 cm

9 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

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more 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 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 has 1,495 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is way above average for its segment, while the 2024 Volkswagen Passat has 690 L under the VDA system. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 offers 1,495 L (SAE) with the seats stowed, a figure that is typical for pickup, while the 2024 Volkswagen Passat follows the VDA standard (1,920 L), which is way above average for 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.

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 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 trades the extra access points of the 2024 Volkswagen Passat for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 gains the edge with an extra seat, allowing you to carry one additional passenger. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4, which is hampered by a 2.6 m wider turning circle. You’ll feel every bit of that 663 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 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

2,241 kg (+663)

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

2,241 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.

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 4x4 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 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 40 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

40 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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