2024 Ford Puma vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Puma or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Ford Puma measures an extra 11.2 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2024 Ford Puma is a mere 5.4 cm wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2024 Ford Puma is 9.9 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
418.6 cm (+11.2)
407.4 cm
Height
155 cm (+9.9)
145.1 cm
Body width
180.5 cm (+5.4)
175.1 cm
Width including mirrors
193 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
258.8 cm (+3.6)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.6 m² (+0.5)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.6 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2024 Ford Puma is roomier, offering a significant 105 L more space with the seats up and a noticeable 91 L (VDA) more 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.
456 L (+105)
351 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 (+91)
1,125 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 (+19.8)
152.7 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 (+8.4)
87.2 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.
456 L
11 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
292 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2024 Ford Puma and 2021 Volkswagen Polo, with each using a 5-door configuration. Whether you'd choose the 2024 Ford Puma or the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. A minor 0.2 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. A 259 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2024 Ford Puma likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
10.6 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,316 kg (+259)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,316 kg
316 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
About average
About average for a Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Puma or 2021 Volkswagen Polo fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
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
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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.