2021 Volkswagen Polo vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a massive 63.9 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. At 13 cm wider, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, giving it more road presence. Standing over 17.4 cm higher, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2021 Volkswagen Polo. At 43.2 cm shorter, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E.
Measurements
Length
407.4 cm
471.3 cm (+63.9)
Height
145.1 cm
162.5 cm (+17.4)
Body width
175.1 cm
188.1 cm (+13)
Width including mirrors
N/A
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
14.5 cm
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
298.4 cm (+43.2)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
8.9 m² (+1.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
8.9 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is more generous. It has a moderate 51 L lead in the boot and a large 295 L (VDA) of additional storage with the seats folded.
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
402 L (+51)
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
1,420 L (+295)
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.
152.7 L per m
160.9 L per m (+8.2)
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 (+1.7)
85.5 L per m²
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
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.
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
-13%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2021 Volkswagen Polo featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo are each configured for 5 passengers. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E during tight turns, given its 1 m wider radius. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 912 kg higher on the scales than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
11.6 m (+1)
Curb weight
1,057 kg
1,969 kg (+912)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
About average
About average for a Hatchback
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen Polo or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 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, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 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 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, and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.