2022 Ford Maverick vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2022 Ford Maverick being 99.8 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2022 Ford Maverick extends 9.3 cm further than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2022 Ford Maverick standing 29.4 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. With a 52.4 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2022 Ford Maverick is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
507.2 cm (+99.8)
407.4 cm
Height
174.5 cm (+29.4)
145.1 cm
Body width
184.4 cm (+9.3)
175.1 cm
Width including mirrors
212.1 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+52.4)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.4 m² (+2.3)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
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 SAE-rated 2022 Ford Maverick and VDA-rated 2021 Volkswagen Polo can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2022 Ford Maverick offers 943 L which is way above average for pickup. 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 2021 Volkswagen Polo is listed at 1,125 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,125 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
N/A
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
N/A
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 (+33.2)
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.
100.8 L per m² (+13.6)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
N/A
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
N/A
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.
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo offers more points of entry than the 2022 Ford Maverick, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2022 Ford Maverick and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo are each configured for 5 passengers. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2021 Volkswagen Polo is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.6 m to spare over the 2022 Ford Maverick. The 2022 Ford Maverick is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 559 kg higher on the scales than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+1.6)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,616 kg (+559)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
About average
About average for a Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 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
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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Frequently asked questions
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