Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford S-Max II CD539 vs Volkswagen Transporter T4: size comparison
- Length S-Max II CD539 97 mm4 in longer
- Width S-Max II CD539 76 mm3 in wider
- Height Transporter T4 285 mm11 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:25 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The S-Max II CD539 is 97 mm4 in longer, 76 mm3 in wider and 285 mm11 in lower than the Transporter T4. Its wheelbase is 70 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | S-Max II CD539 | Transporter T4 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,804 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,804 mm | 4,707 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,707 mm | +97 mm+4 in +2.1% |
| Width | 1,916 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,916 mm | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | +76 mm+3 in +4.1% |
| Height | 1,655 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,655 mm | 1,940 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,940 mm | −285 mm−11 in −14.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,850 mm | 2,920 mm9 ft 7 in9 ft 7 in2,920 mm | −70 mm−3 in −2.4% |
| Footprint | 9.20 m²99.1 sq ft99.1 sq ft9.20 m² | 8.66 m²93.2 sq ft93.2 sq ft8.66 m² | +0.54 m²+5.9 sq ft +6.3% |
| Boot | 185 L6.5 cu ft6.5 cu ft185 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,878 kg4,140 lb4,140 lb1,878 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €30,800 (2015) | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
S-Max II CD539
- Single garage
- Tight 696 mm2 ft 3 in to spare in length, 542 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 196 mm8 in to spare in length, 292 mm11 in each side
Transporter T4
- Single garage
- Tight 793 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 293 mm1 ft 0 in to spare in length, 330 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford S-Max II CD539 or the Volkswagen Transporter T4?
The Ford S-Max II CD539 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The S-Max II CD539 is 97 mm longer, 76 mm wider and 285 mm lower than the Transporter T4. Its wheelbase is 70 mm shorter.
Will the Ford S-Max II CD539 and the Volkswagen Transporter T4 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford S-Max II CD539 fits, but it is tight to get out (696 mm to spare in length, 542 mm each side). The Volkswagen Transporter T4 fits, but it is tight to get out (793 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.