2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2024 Ford Puma
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2024 Ford Puma?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2023 Hyundai Palisade measuring 81 cm longer than 2024 Ford Puma. The head-on difference is large: the 2023 Hyundai Palisade adds 17.1 cm to the width of the 2024 Ford Puma, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade towers in height over the 2024 Ford Puma by 20 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. A 3.8 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2023 Hyundai Palisade a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2024 Ford Puma. With a 31.3 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2024 Ford Puma is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm (+81)
418.6 cm
Height
175 cm (+20)
155 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm (+17.1)
180.5 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+3.8)
193 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+31.3)
16.3 cm
Wheelbase
290.1 cm (+2.3)
258.8 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 456 L (VDA) to 510 L (SAE) is difficult due to the differing measurement methods, but the 2024 Ford Puma’s seats up capacity is average for its size class. Comparing maximum cargo space is a challenge here as 2024 Ford Puma is measured at 1,216 L (VDA) while 2023 Hyundai Palisade uses the SAE standard. That said, the 2024 Ford Puma is way above average for the crossover segment.
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
456 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
1,216 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.
510 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.
2,447 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.
237.8 L per m (+65.3)
172.5 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.
120.3 L per m² (+24.8)
95.6 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
456 L
11 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
1,216 L
292 L less 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.
510 L
229 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.
2,447 L
576 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.
92%
SAE: below class average (-8%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2024 Ford Puma and 2023 Hyundai Palisade feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade includes 3 more seats than the 2024 Ford Puma. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade has a turning circle of only 1.4 m wider than the 2024 Ford Puma. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 576 kg higher on the scales than the 2024 Ford Puma.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+1.4)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,892 kg (+576)
1,316 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,316 kg
316 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.
92%
8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2024 Ford Puma 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 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 38.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 25 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
38.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
25 cm
2024 Ford Puma 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 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
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