2025 Ford Maverick vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a large difference in length between the two models, with the 2025 Ford Maverick being 49.1 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The width difference of 0.8 cm is negligible between the 2025 Ford Maverick and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. With a 12.8 cm height advantage, the 2025 Ford Maverick is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. The 2025 Ford Maverick has a 5.1 cm higher clearance than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. At 31 cm shorter, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2025 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+49.1)
458.4 cm
Height
174 cm (+12.8)
161.2 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
185.2 cm (+0.8)
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm (+5.1)
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+31)
16 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+0.9)
276.6 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
276.6 cm
4.2 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 2025 Ford Maverick offers a massive 85 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 counters with a huge 875 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
543 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
1,575 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 (+85)
858 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
1,818 L (+875)
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
197.3 L per m (+11.4)
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
106.5 L per m² (+5.7)
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
543 L
98 L more 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
1,575 L
67 L more 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
858 L
119 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
1,818 L
53 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%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2025 Ford Maverick trades the extra access points of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which has a 2 m tighter turning circle than the 2025 Ford Maverick. A 214 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2025 Ford Maverick, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+2)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg
1,891 kg (+214)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
1,891 kg
259 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
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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