2022 Ford Maverick vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2022 Ford Maverick measuring 51.1 cm longer than 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2022 Ford Maverick is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2022 Ford Maverick is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Spanning an extra 42.5 cm from axle to axle, the 2022 Ford Maverick has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus.
Measurements
Length
507.2 cm (+51.1)
456.1 cm
Height
174.5 cm (+23.8)
150.7 cm
Body width
184.4 cm (+9.2)
175.2 cm
Width including mirrors
212.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
17.9 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+42.5)
265.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.4 m² (+1.4)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The SAE-rated 2022 Ford Maverick and VDA-rated 2022 Volkswagen Virtus can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2022 Ford Maverick offers 943 L which is way above average for pickup. We can't declare a definitive winner on cargo space alone due to the differing VDA and SAE standards for these two vehicles, but the 2022 Ford Maverick has typical space for its size class.
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
521 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
1,050 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 (+31.1)
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.
100.8 L per m² (+12.4)
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.
N/A
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2022 Ford Maverick and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus both feature a 4-door design. Both 2022 Ford Maverick and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a much more effortless driving experience in cramped spaces with its 2.1 m turning circle advantage compared with 2022 Ford Maverick. We’re talking about a 516 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+2.1)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,616 kg (+516)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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
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
FAQs
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.