2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference between these two cars comes down to just 2 cm, which places both vehicles firmly in the same length range. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2024 Ford Kuga is a mere 3 cm wider than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 Ford Kuga stands 6.7 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which may offer a slightly easier entry point and potentially more headroom. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 0.6 cm advantage in the 2024 Ford Kuga. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 being just 5.5 cm longer than the 2024 Ford Kuga.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm
460.4 cm (+2)
Height
161.2 cm
167.9 cm (+6.7)
Body width
185.2 cm
188.2 cm (+3)
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
217.7 cm (+6.9)
Ground clearance
16 cm
16.6 cm (+0.6)
Wheelbase
276.6 cm (+5.5)
271.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
8.7 m² (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
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
Both measurements tip in favour of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which has a significant 131 L larger boot and a noticeable 41 L (VDA) bigger total capacity when the seats are folded.
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 (+131)
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.
1,575 L (+41)
1,534 L
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
N/A
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
N/A
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 (+22.5)
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.
106.5 L per m² (+13.6)
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.
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
-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 Volkswagen ID.4 featuring 5 doors. Both 2024 Ford Kuga and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. You’ll appreciate the 1.2 m tighter turning circle of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 carries a substantial 365 kg weight increase over the 2024 Ford Kuga, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.2 m
11.4 m (+1.2)
Curb weight
1,891 kg (+365)
1,526 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2024 Ford Kuga 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
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
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