2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 35.8 cm longer, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V. You might notice the 9.1 cm width difference when parking; the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is barely taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, with a tiny 4.3 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 0.5 cm advantage in the 2025 Honda HR‑V. With a 37.4 cm shorter wheelbase, the 2025 Honda HR‑V is the clear winner for tight multi-storey car parks compared to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm
471.3 cm (+35.8)
Height
158.2 cm
162.5 cm (+4.3)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
188.1 cm (+9.1)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm (+0.5)
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
15 cm
14.5 cm (+37.4)
Wheelbase
261 cm
298.4 cm (+1.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a 83 L lead in the boot and a noticeable 131 L (VDA) edge 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.
319 L
402 L (+83)
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.
1,289 L
1,420 L (+131)
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
822 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
1,689 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
81 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.
151.2 L per m
160.9 L per m (+9.7)
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.
84.5 L per m²
85.5 L per m² (+1.1)
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.
319 L
126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
402 L
43 L less 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.
1,289 L
219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,420 L
88 L less 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.
N/A
822 L
83 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.
N/A
1,689 L
182 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.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2025 Honda HR‑V featuring 5 doors. Both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and the 2025 Honda HR‑V have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.3 m margin. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is a staggering 589 kg heavier than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.6 m (+0.3)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,969 kg (+589)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,969 kg
337 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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Honda HR‑V 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 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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