2025 Ford Maverick vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2025 Ford Maverick extends 44.4 cm beyond 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, marking a substantial length advantage. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2025 Ford Maverick and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate will feel near identical, as the 2025 Ford Maverick is only 5.5 cm wider. The height contrast is vast; the 2025 Ford Maverick stands a massive 25.3 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2025 Ford Maverick provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate thanks to its 40.7 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+44.4)
463.1 cm
Height
174 cm (+25.3)
148.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm (+5.5)
178.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+40.7)
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+1.1)
266.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 943 L (SAE) to 611 L (VDA) is difficult due to the differing measurement methods, but the 2025 Ford Maverick’s seats up capacity is way above average for its size class. The 2025 Ford Maverick (943 L) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate (1,642 L) use non-compatible measurement standards to compare against each other, but we can look at them in relation to cargo space vs their categories. The 2025 Ford Maverick has typical room for its class, and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate has way above average room for its 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
611 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
1,642 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.
185.8 L per m
209.9 L per m (+24)
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
117.3 L per m² (+16.5)
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
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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 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%)
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2025 Ford Maverick during tight turns, given its 0.9 m wider radius.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+0.9)
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
N/A
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
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate fit in a standard parking space?
2025 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
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 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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