2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is an additional 37.6 cm longer than the 2024 Ford Kuga, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser extends 11.8 cm further than the 2024 Ford Kuga. There is a staggering 27.1 cm between their rooflines, with the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser looming high above the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser clears obstacles by an extra 6.9 cm, making the 2024 Ford Kuga look quite low to the ground in comparison. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a 13.9 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+37.6)
460.4 cm
Height
195 cm (+27.1)
167.9 cm
Body width
200 cm (+11.8)
188.2 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
217.7 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+6.9)
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+13.9)
271.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m² (+1.3)
8.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Ford Kuga is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 412 L (VDA) capacity that is average for its class. The 2024 Ford Kuga provides a way above average 1,534 L for the crossover segment for cargo space 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.
N/A
412 L
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.
N/A
1,534 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.
N/A
174.8 L per m
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.
N/A
92.9 L per m²
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.
N/A
412 L
33 L less 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.
N/A
1,534 L
26 L more 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
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser featuring 5 doors. Both the 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. A minor 0.4 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. The 2024 Ford Kuga is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, which carries a huge 969 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.4)
11.4 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg (+969)
1,526 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
1,526 kg
106 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.
About average
About average for a SUV
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2024 Ford Kuga fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 cm
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
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.