2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
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
456.1 cm
471.3 cm (+15.2)
Height
150.7 cm
162.5 cm (+11.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
188.1 cm (+12.9)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+3.4)
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
14.5 cm (+33.3)
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
298.4 cm (+0.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
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.
521 L (+119)
402 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.
1,050 L
1,420 L (+370)
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.
154.8 L per m
160.9 L per m (+6.1)
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.
88.4 L per m² (+2.8)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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.
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
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
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
11.6 m (+1.5)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,969 kg (+869)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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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