2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 91.5 cm longer, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning sits well ahead in terms of overall length. The width difference of 5.6 cm is negligible between the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2023 Hyundai Palisade, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning standing a substantial 23.9 cm taller than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is only 1.2 cm more elevated than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning features a significantly longer wheelbase at 79.5 cm more than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm
591.1 cm (+91.5)
Height
175 cm
198.9 cm (+23.9)
Body width
197.6 cm
203.2 cm (+5.6)
Width including mirrors
N/A
243.8 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
21.3 cm (+1.2)
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
369.6 cm (+79.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.9 m²
12 m² (+2.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.9 m²
1.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
12 m²
1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.
Measurements
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.
510 L
1,495 L (+985)
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.
2,447 L (+952)
1,495 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
400 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.
237.8 L per m
252.9 L per m (+15.1)
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.
120.3 L per m²
124.5 L per m² (+4.2)
How each car compares with its class average
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.
510 L
229 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
2,447 L
576 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
-8%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
+1%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Opting for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 2.8 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning in a standard bay. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a staggering 836 kg heavier than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.8 m
14.6 m (+2.8)
Curb weight
1,892 kg
2,728 kg (+836)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier than the average Crossover
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
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.
-8%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-12%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Hyundai Palisade 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 38.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 25 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
25 cm
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Hyundai and Ford 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.