2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 28.3 cm shorter, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade utilises its extra 12.5 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is 5.6 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E thanks to its higher ground clearance. There's a negligible 8.3 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2023 Hyundai Palisade should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
471.3 cm
499.6 cm (+28.3)
Height
162.5 cm
175 cm (+12.5)
Body width
188.1 cm
197.6 cm (+9.5)
Width including mirrors
209.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
20.1 cm (+5.6)
Wheelbase
298.4 cm (+8.3)
290.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.9 m²
9.9 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.9 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
9.9 m²
1.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 (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.
402 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.
1,420 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.
822 L (+312)
510 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.
1,689 L
2,447 L (+758)
Frunk capacity
81 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.
160.9 L per m
237.8 L per m (+76.9)
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.
85.5 L per m²
120.3 L per m² (+34.8)
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.
402 L
43 L less 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.
1,420 L
88 L less 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.
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
510 L
229 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.
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,447 L
576 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.
-13%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
-8%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2023 Hyundai Palisade featuring 5 doors. With 3 more seats, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is better suited to carrying more people than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.2 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. Choosing the 2023 Hyundai Palisade saves you 77 kg in weight, likely resulting in a bit more "zip" during urban driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.6 m
11.8 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,969 kg (+77)
1,892 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,892 kg
260 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-8%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2023 Hyundai Palisade fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 43 cm per side, and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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
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Frequently asked questions
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