2025 Ford Maverick vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 53.6 cm longer, the 2025 Ford Maverick sits well ahead in terms of overall length. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2025 Ford Maverick adding only 0.2 cm to the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan’s profile. The 2025 Ford Maverick offers an extra 8 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2025 Ford Maverick provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan thanks to its 40 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+53.6)
453.9 cm
Height
174 cm (+8)
166 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm (+0.2)
184.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+40)
N/A
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+1)
267.6 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
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
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
These two cars follow different measurement methods: SAE for the 2025 Ford Maverick and VDA for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, so instead of a direct cargo space comparison, segment averages are the best way to gauge their relative utility. The 2025 Ford Maverick’s 943 L capacity with seats up is way above average for its class, and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan’s 652 L capacity is way above average for its class. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2025 Ford Maverick provides 943 L (SAE) which for its segment is typical, while the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is listed at 1,650 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
652 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
1,650 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
220.6 L per m (+34.8)
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
119.8 L per m² (+19)
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
652 L
207 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
1,650 L
142 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
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%)
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2025 Ford Maverick, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Both the 2025 Ford Maverick and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2025 Ford Maverick has a turning circle of only 0.5 m wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is a mere 33 kg heavier than the 2025 Ford Maverick, a gap that is virtually impossible to feel from the driver's seat.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+0.5)
11.7 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg
1,710 kg (+33)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
1,710 kg
78 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
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan 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 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 cm
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