2024 Ford Kuga vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 53 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is the leaner of the two, sitting 13.1 cm narrower than the 2024 Ford Kuga for easier navigation through city traffic. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Ford Kuga standing a substantial 22.8 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. With a 15.9 cm longer wheelbase, the 2024 Ford Kuga steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.
Measurements
Length
460.4 cm (+53)
407.4 cm
Height
167.9 cm (+22.8)
145.1 cm
Body width
188.2 cm (+13.1)
175.1 cm
Width including mirrors
217.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
271.1 cm (+15.9)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m² (+1.6)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
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
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Ford Kuga claims a double cargo victory, with a moderate 61 L lead in the boot and a large 409 L (VDA) advantage 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 (+61)
351 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.
1,534 L (+409)
1,125 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 (+22.1)
152.7 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.
92.9 L per m² (+5.7)
87.2 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.
412 L
33 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2021 Volkswagen Polo featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.8 m tighter than the 2024 Ford Kuga. This 469 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.8)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,526 kg (+469)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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
About average
About average for a Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2021 Volkswagen Polo 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
2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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