2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Honda HR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2025 Honda HR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2023 Hyundai Palisade measuring 64.1 cm longer than 2025 Honda HR‑V. At 18.6 cm wider, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade would better suit the open road, while the 2025 Honda HR‑V would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. A 16.8 cm height difference means the 2023 Hyundai Palisade will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The extra 5.1 cm of clearance helps the 2023 Hyundai Palisade feel a bit more robust in daily driving. Even the 29.1 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2023 Hyundai Palisade feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm (+64.1)
435.5 cm
Height
175 cm (+16.8)
158.2 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm (+18.6)
179 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+5.1)
202.8 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+29.1)
15 cm
Wheelbase
290.1 cm (+2.1)
261 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2025 Honda HR‑V has 319 L (VDA) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is below average for its segment, while the 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 510 L under the SAE system. Comparing maximum cargo space is a challenge here as 2025 Honda HR‑V is measured at 1,289 L (VDA) while 2023 Hyundai Palisade uses the SAE standard. That said, the 2025 Honda HR‑V 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
319 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
1,289 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 (+86.6)
151.2 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 (+35.9)
84.5 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
319 L
126 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.
N/A
1,289 L
219 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%)
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2023 Hyundai Palisade feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade can handle 3 additional passengers than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, which is a decent step up in practicality. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.5 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is a staggering 512 kg heavier than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.5)
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,892 kg (+512)
1,380 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,380 kg
252 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
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2025 Honda HR‑V 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
2025 Honda HR‑V 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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