2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2022 Ford Maverick extends 44.1 cm beyond 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, marking a substantial length advantage. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2022 Ford Maverick has just 5.5 cm of extra width over the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The height contrast is vast; the 2022 Ford Maverick stands a massive 25.8 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2022 Ford Maverick is 40.7 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
463.1 cm
507.2 cm (+44.1)
Height
148.7 cm
174.5 cm (+25.8)
Body width
178.9 cm
184.4 cm (+5.5)
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
307.6 cm (+40.7)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.3 m²
9.4 m² (+1.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.3 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2022 Ford Maverick (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2022 Ford Maverick offers 943L, which is way above average for pickups. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2022 Ford Maverick provides 943 L (SAE) which for its segment is typical, while the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is listed at 1,642 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.
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.
611 L
N/A
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.
1,642 L
N/A
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.
N/A
943 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.
N/A
943 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.
209.9 L per m (+24)
185.9 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.
117.3 L per m² (+16.5)
100.8 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.
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
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.
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
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.
N/A
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
N/A
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
+13%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more points of entry than the 2022 Ford Maverick, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. Both the 2022 Ford Maverick and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.9 m tighter than the 2022 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
12.2 m (+0.9)
Curb weight
N/A
1,616 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
N/A
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2022 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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 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, and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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