2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are very similar in length, with just a 4.3 cm difference. The 2024 Ford Kuga’s 13 cm width advantage over the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Ford Kuga standing a substantial 17.2 cm taller than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. You’d need a ruler to spot the 1.3 cm clearance gap between these two models. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm
460.4 cm (+4.3)
Height
150.7 cm
167.9 cm (+17.2)
Body width
175.2 cm
188.2 cm (+13)
Width including mirrors
N/A
217.7 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm (+1.3)
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
271.1 cm (+6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
8.7 m² (+0.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
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
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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.
521 L (+109)
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.
1,050 L
1,534 L (+484)
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.
154.8 L per m
174.8 L per m (+20)
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.
88.4 L per m²
92.9 L per m² (+4.5)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2024 Ford Kuga when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Both the 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2024 Ford Kuga during tight turns, given its 1.3 m wider radius. The 2024 Ford Kuga outweighs the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus by 426 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
11.4 m (+1.3)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,526 kg (+426)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Ford Kuga fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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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Frequently asked questions
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