2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe would require an extra 22.6 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2024 Ford Kuga. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe adding only 1.8 cm to the 2024 Ford Kuga’s profile. The height stats show that the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.1 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is only 1.1 cm more elevated than the 2024 Ford Kuga, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 10.4 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
483 cm (+22.6)
460.4 cm
Height
178 cm (+10.1)
167.9 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm (+1.8)
188.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+1.1)
217.7 cm
Ground clearance
17.7 cm (+10.4)
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
281.5 cm (+0.5)
271.1 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
It’s a cargo capacity win for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, which provides a massive 216 L more space with its seats up and a large 415 L (VDA) more when the seats are folded, so compared to the 2024 Ford Kuga it's better for both day-to-day errands and larger loads.
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.
628 L (+216)
412 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.
1,949 L (+415)
1,534 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.
413 L
N/A
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.
2,254 L
N/A
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.
225.7 L per m (+51)
174.8 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.
118.8 L per m² (+25.9)
92.9 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.
628 L
183 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
412 L
33 L less 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.
1,949 L
441 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,534 L
26 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.
413 L
326 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
2,254 L
383 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
94%
VDA: below class average (-6%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe each built in a 5-door format. Opting for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 2-seat advantage over the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.22 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is 374 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+0.2)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,900 kg (+374)
1,526 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,526 kg
106 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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2024 Ford Kuga fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 42.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
2024 Ford Kuga 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 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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