2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2025 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2025 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At over 100.1 cm longer, the 2025 Ford Maverick occupies a much larger footprint than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, which translates to a more imposing road presence and requires larger parking spots. The 2025 Ford Maverick’s 9.3 cm width advantage over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. There is a staggering 28.9 cm between their rooflines, with the 2025 Ford Maverick looming high above the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The 2025 Ford Maverick is 52.4 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
407.4 cm
507.5 cm (+100.1)
Height
145.1 cm
174 cm (+28.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.1 cm
184.4 cm (+9.3)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
21.1 cm (+52.4)
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
307.6 cm (+2.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
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
Ground clearance
N/A
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 943 L (SAE) to 351 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. Within its own segment, the 2025 Ford Maverick seats-down capacity is typical for the pickup sector, while the 2021 Volkswagen Polo provides 1,125 L measured by VDA.
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.
351 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.
1,125 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.
152.7 L per m
185.8 L per m (+33.2)
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.
87.2 L per m²
100.8 L per m² (+13.6)
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.
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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 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.
105%
VDA: above class average (+5%)
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2025 Ford Maverick. Whether you'd choose the 2025 Ford Maverick or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. Depending where you are, a 1.6 m increase in turning circle often marks the difference between a one-shot turn and a multi-point maneuver. We’re talking about a 620 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
12.2 m (+1.6)
Curb weight
1,057 kg
1,677 kg (+620)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2025 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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
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