2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2024 Ford Puma
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2024 Ford Puma?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Passat offers a massive 73.1 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2024 Ford Puma. The width difference of 4.4 cm is negligible between the 2024 Ford Puma and 2024 Volkswagen Passat, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The extra 5.3 cm of height in the 2024 Ford Puma creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
491.7 cm (+73.1)
418.6 cm
Height
149.7 cm
155 cm (+5.3)
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.9 cm (+4.4)
180.5 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
193 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+25.3)
16.3 cm
Wheelbase
284.1 cm (+1.5)
258.8 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider than the average Estate
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is more generous. It has a massive 234 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 704 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.
690 L (+234)
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.
1,920 L (+704)
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.
227.9 L per m (+55.4)
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.
123.2 L per m² (+27.7)
95.6 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.
690 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
456 L
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.
1,920 L
351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
1,216 L
292 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.
119%
VDA: above class average (+19%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Ford Puma and 2024 Volkswagen Passat both feature a 5-door design. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. At 1.6 m wider, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat requires a much more deliberate approach to tight corners than the 2024 Ford Puma. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat is 262 kg heavier than the 2024 Ford Puma, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.6)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,578 kg (+262)
1,316 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
1,316 kg
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.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Estate
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2024 Ford Puma fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
2024 Ford Puma 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
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