2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At over 132.7 cm longer, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning occupies a much larger footprint than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which translates to a more imposing road presence and requires larger parking spots. At 18 cm wider, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 can't match. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning towers 37.7 cm above the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning sits 5.3 cm higher off the ground than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 93 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm
591.1 cm (+132.7)
Height
161.2 cm
198.9 cm (+37.7)
Body width
185.2 cm
203.2 cm (+18)
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
243.8 cm (+33)
Ground clearance
16 cm
21.3 cm (+5.3)
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
369.6 cm (+93)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
12 m² (+3.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
12 m²
1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.
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.
543 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.
1,575 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.
858 L
1,495 L (+637)
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.
1,818 L (+323)
1,495 L
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.
197.3 L per m
252.9 L per m (+55.6)
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.
106.5 L per m²
124.5 L per m² (+18)
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.
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
+1%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Both the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 4.4 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 837 kg higher on the scales than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
14.6 m (+4.4)
Curb weight
1,891 kg
2,728 kg (+837)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-12%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 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 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 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 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
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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Frequently asked questions
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