2024 Ford Kuga vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
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
460.4 cm (+4.3)
456.1 cm
Height
167.9 cm (+17.2)
150.7 cm
Body width
188.2 cm (+13)
175.2 cm
Width including mirrors
217.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
17.9 cm (+1.3)
Wheelbase
271.1 cm (+6)
265.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m² (+0.7)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
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.
412 L
521 L (+109)
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 (+484)
1,050 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 (+20)
154.8 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.
92.9 L per m² (+4.5)
88.4 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
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1.3)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,526 kg (+426)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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
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
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Volkswagen 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.