2025 Ford Maverick vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 83.6 cm longer, 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning sits well ahead of 2025 Ford Maverick in terms of body length. You’ll feel the difference in every turn; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is 18.8 cm wider, demanding more space in every environment than the 2025 Ford Maverick. Entering and exiting either vehicle will feel much the same, given the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is only 24.9 cm taller than the 2025 Ford Maverick. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is only 0.2 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2025 Ford Maverick. With a 62 cm shorter wheelbase, the 2025 Ford Maverick is the clear winner for tight multi-storey car parks compared to the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm
591.1 cm (+83.6)
Height
174 cm
198.9 cm (+24.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
203.2 cm (+18.8)
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
243.8 cm (+0.2)
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
21.3 cm (+62)
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
369.6 cm (+2.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both stats favour the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning for cargo capacity, which has a massive 552 L standard storage lead and a gigantic 552 L (SAE) win for total space with its seats down.
Measurements
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.
943 L
1,495 L (+552)
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.
943 L
1,495 L (+552)
Frunk capacity
N/A
400 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.
185.8 L per m
252.9 L per m (+67.1)
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.
100.8 L per m²
124.5 L per m² (+23.7)
How each car compares with its class average
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.
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2025 Ford Maverick both feature a 4-door design. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 2.4 m difference. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 1,051 kg higher on the scales than the 2025 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m
14.6 m (+2.4)
Curb weight
1,677 kg
2,728 kg (+1,051)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier 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.
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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