2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is an additional 15.2 cm longer than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E extends 12.9 cm further than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E gains 11.8 cm in height over the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is 3.4 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E thanks to its higher ground clearance. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is 33.3 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
471.3 cm (+15.2)
456.1 cm
Height
162.5 cm (+11.8)
150.7 cm
Body width
188.1 cm (+12.9)
175.2 cm
Width including mirrors
209.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
17.9 cm (+3.4)
Wheelbase
298.4 cm (+33.3)
265.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.9 m² (+0.9)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.9 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
402 L
521 L (+119)
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.
1,420 L (+370)
1,050 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.
822 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.
1,689 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
81 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.
160.9 L per m (+6.1)
154.8 L per m
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.
85.5 L per m²
88.4 L per m² (+2.9)
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.
402 L
43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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.
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
-13%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus means managing with 1 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are each configured for 5 passengers. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.5 m to spare over the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. We’re talking about a 869 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
11.6 m (+1.5)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,969 kg (+869)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus fit in a standard parking space?
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
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Volkswagen 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.