2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 17.9 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The width difference of 5.6 cm is negligible between the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. Entering and exiting either vehicle will feel much the same, given the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is only 11.9 cm taller than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Clearance is effectively a tie, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox leading by just 1.6 cm. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 9 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
465.1 cm
483 cm (+17.9)
Height
166.1 cm
178 cm (+11.9)
Body width
184.4 cm
190 cm (+5.6)
Ground clearance
19.3 cm (+1.6)
17.7 cm
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
281.5 cm (+9)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.6 m²
9.2 m² (+0.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.6 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
9.2 m²
0.8 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers a massive 433 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe counters with a huge 445 L lead for total hauling 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.
N/A
628 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.
N/A
1,949 L
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.
846 L (+433)
413 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.
1,809 L
2,254 L (+445)
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.
254.4 L per m (+28.7)
225.7 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.
137.9 L per m² (+19.1)
118.8 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.
N/A
628 L
183 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.
N/A
1,949 L
441 L more 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.
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
413 L
326 L less 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.
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,254 L
383 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
+20%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, with each using a 5-door configuration. Choosing the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.2 m margin. A 415 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
11.4 m
11.6 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,485 kg
1,900 kg (+415)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Chevrolet Equinox 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
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