2022 Ford Maverick vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 35.9 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2022 Ford Maverick provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E adding only 3.7 cm to the 2022 Ford Maverick’s profile. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2022 Ford Maverick in a car park; it stands a full 12 cm taller than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 9.2 cm longer in the 2022 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Length
507.2 cm (+35.9)
471.3 cm
Height
174.5 cm (+12)
162.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
188.1 cm (+3.7)
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+9.2)
14.5 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+0.5)
298.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view


Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford Maverick offers a massive 121 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E counters with a huge 746 L lead for total hauling 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
402 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
1,420 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.
943 L (+121)
822 L
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.
943 L
1,689 L (+746)
Frunk capacity
N/A
81 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.
185.9 L per m (+25)
160.9 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.
100.8 L per m² (+15.3)
85.5 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
402 L
43 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
1,420 L
88 L less 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.
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
Rear view


Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Ford Maverick trades the extra access points of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The 2022 Ford Maverick needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.6 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. The 352.9 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+0.6)
11.6 m
Curb weight
1,616 kg
1,969 kg (+353)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Ford Maverick 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 excluding mirrors 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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