2024 Ford Kuga vs 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 14.4 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2024 Ford Kuga provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The 2024 Ford Kuga is barely wider than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, with a tiny 5.7 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. The 2024 Ford Kuga sits 5.9 cm higher than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. The 2024 Ford Kuga is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 7.1 cm longer wheelbase than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
460.4 cm (+14.4)
446 cm
Height
167.9 cm (+5.9)
162 cm
Body width
188.2 cm (+5.7)
182.5 cm
Width including mirrors
217.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
271.1 cm (+7.1)
264 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m² (+0.6)
8.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
446 cm
6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
162 cm
0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
264 cm
8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.1 m²
0.3 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2024 Ford Kuga 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.
412 L
473 L (+61)
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.
1,534 L (+130)
1,404 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.
174.8 L per m
179.1 L per m (+4.3)
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.
92.9 L per m²
98.1 L per m² (+5.2)
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.
412 L
33 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
473 L
28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,404 L
104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
-6%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. Both the 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. You’ll appreciate the 1 m tighter turning circle of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross should feel a bit more responsive when braking, as it's 146 kg lighter than the 2024 Ford Kuga.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,526 kg (+146)
1,380 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Ford Kuga 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 43 cm per side, and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
52 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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