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2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo

2021

Ford F‑150

SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 2024

Side view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo
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Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4
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Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 181.9 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 adds 27.8 cm to the width of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 standing 50.7 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 and 2021 Volkswagen Polo exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 114.1 cm wheelbase gap.

Measurements

Length

407.4 cm

589.3 cm (+181.9)

Height

145.1 cm

195.8 cm (+50.7)

Width (excluding mirrors)

175.1 cm

202.9 cm (+27.8)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm

Ground clearance

N/A

24.9 cm (+114.1)

Wheelbase

255.2 cm

369.3 cm (+4.8)

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

Width (excluding mirrors)

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

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Because 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft 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 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 offers 1,495L, which is way above average for pickups. 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 2021 Volkswagen Polo is listed at 1,125 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.

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

1,495 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.

152.7 L per m

253.7 L per m (+101)

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

125 L per m² (+37.9)

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

1,495 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.

105%

VDA: above class average (+5%)

102%

SAE: above class average (+2%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2021 Volkswagen Polo offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 4 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4 in a standard bay. From an agility perspective, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo wins by a landslide, weighing 1,184 kg less than the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x4.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

6 (+1)

Turning circle

10.6 m

14.6 m (+4)

Curb weight

1,057 kg

2,241 kg (+1,184)

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

2,241 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.

100%

0% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

88%

12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft 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 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 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

49.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

71 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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