2024 Ford Puma dimensions and size guide
2024 Ford Puma
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2024 Ford Puma exterior dimensions
The 2024 Ford Puma takes up noticeably less space than the average crossover. At 418.6cm long, it is around 34cm, or 8%, shorter, reducing the room it needs in front and behind when parking. Its 180.5cm body is only about 4cm narrower, but with the mirrors extended the difference grows to roughly 13cm at 193cm across. The Puma is also around 8cm shorter than average at 155cm tall, while its 258.8cm wheelbase is nearly 14cm shorter. Length and width combine to create a 7.6m² footprint, about 10% smaller than the crossover norm, which should help it fit more easily into compact garages and parking spaces.
Measurements
Length
418.6 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.5 cm
Width (including mirrors)
193 cm
Height
155 cm
Wheelbase
258.8 cm
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width excluding mirrors.
7.6 m²
How the 2024 Ford Puma's exterior dimensions compare with the average Crossover
Length
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Height
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
DriveSize footprint score
DriveSize footprint score compares this car's footprint with the average footprint for the same class.
A score near 100% means it is close to class average size. Lower scores mean it sits further from that average, either smaller or larger.
90%
10% smaller than the average Crossover
Fast facts
Fast facts
Everyday boot space is slightly above average
With all five seats in use, its 456-litre published VDA capacity is around 11 litres, or 3%, above the crossover norm.
Its turning circle is 8% tighter
At 10.4m, the Puma needs roughly 0.8m less room to turn than average, which is useful for U-turns, narrow streets and confined car parks.
Around 34cm shorter than average
The Puma measures 418.6cm long, making it about 8% shorter than the average crossover. That leaves more room to work with in shorter garages and parking spaces.
It fits all eight regional spaces
Every standard parking space used by DriveSize can physically contain the Puma, and five also leave comfortable room for passengers to get in and out.
2024 Ford Puma front view
Cargo space & efficiency
2024 Ford Puma cargo capacity and space efficiency
With all five seats available, the Puma provides 456 litres of published VDA cargo capacity. This is around 11 litres, or 3%, above the crossover average, giving it a little more room than usual for everyday shopping and luggage. Fold the back seats and maximum published capacity reaches 1,216 litres. That is approximately 292 litres, or 19%, below average, so the Puma's advantage does not continue when it is configured to carry as much as possible. Taking both its seats-up and maximum cargo capacity into account, the Puma provides about 96 litres per square metre of ground space. That is only around 3% below average for a crossover, so its cargo limit remains close to the class norm for each square metre it occupies.
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.
456 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.
1,216 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.
172.5 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.
95.6 L per m²
How the 2024 Ford Puma's cargo space and efficiency compare with the average Crossover
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.
11 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.
292 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score (VDA)
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.
97%
Below class average (-3%)
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Puma fit in a standard parking space?
Across the regional parking results, the Puma physically fits within all eight standard regional parking spaces used by DriveSize, and five provide a comfortable amount of surrounding room. Its shorter-than-average body should make finding enough space in front and behind relatively straightforward. The United Kingdom, European Union and Australia produce the tighter results, where width leaves less room for opening the doors and getting in or out. China, India, Japan, USA/Canada and the Middle East all provide a comfortable fit.
DriveSize 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 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
Usability
2024 Ford Puma usability & manoeuvrability
A 10.4m turning circle is around 0.8m, or 8%, tighter than the crossover average. Its wheelbase is also nearly 14cm shorter than usual, so the Puma should need less space than most crossovers when making tight turns or changing direction. At 1,316kg, it is approximately 316kg, or 19%, lighter than average. Ground clearance is 16.3cm, around 1.8cm, or 10%, below the crossover norm, leaving slightly less room beneath the car over rough ground and steep entrances.
Measurements
Doors
5
Max seats
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,316 kg
How the 2024 Ford Puma's usability and manoeuvrability compare with the average Crossover
Turning circle
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
316 kg lighter 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 Crossover
2024 Ford Puma rear view
DriveSize overview: 2024 Ford Puma
Judging by its dimensions and capacities, the Ford Puma may suit drivers who want a five-seat crossover that is easier to place in garages, parking spaces and tight turns. It occupies around 10% less ground space than average, fits all eight regional parking bays and still provides slightly above-average everyday boot capacity.
The main compromise appears when the back seats are folded, as its 1,216-litre maximum is around 19% below the crossover norm. Ground clearance is also 10% lower than average, but its overall cargo efficiency remains close to the class result.
If the Puma's compact footprint appeals, the shorter 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is worth comparing.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford documentation. All DriveSize comparisons are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications.