2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Ford Maverick would require an extra 24.2 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The width difference of 5.6 cm is negligible between the 2022 Ford Maverick and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe measures 3.5 cm taller than the 2022 Ford Maverick, a small difference that won't change your view of the road. With a 26.1 cm longer wheelbase, the 2022 Ford Maverick steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Measurements
Length
483 cm
507.2 cm (+24.2)
Height
178 cm (+3.5)
174.5 cm
Body width
190 cm (+5.6)
184.4 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
17.7 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
307.6 cm (+26.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.2 m²
9.4 m² (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.2 m²
0.8 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
Front view


Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford Maverick offers a massive 530 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe counters with a huge 1,311 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.
628 L
N/A
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
N/A
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
943 L (+530)
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 (+1,311)
943 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.
225.7 L per m (+39.8)
185.9 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 (+18)
100.8 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.
628 L
183 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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
N/A
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
943 L
494 L less 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.
2,254 L
383 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
943 L
584 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.
+20%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view


Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2022 Ford Maverick. Choosing the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2022 Ford Maverick. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.6 m difference. At 284 kg lighter, the 2022 Ford Maverick is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
11.6 m
12.2 m (+0.6)
Curb weight
1,900 kg (+284)
1,616 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter 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.
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2022 Ford Maverick 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 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
2022 Ford Maverick 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 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
FAQs
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.






