2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe measuring 47.5 cm longer than 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe gains you 11 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2.7 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2025 Honda HR‑V. With an extra 20.5 cm between the wheels, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm
483 cm (+47.5)
Height
158.2 cm
178 cm (+19.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
190 cm (+11)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
N/A (+2.7)
Ground clearance
15 cm
17.7 cm (+20.5)
Wheelbase
261 cm
281.5 cm (+1.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 309 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 660 L (VDA) advantage 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.
319 L
628 L (+309)
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.
1,289 L
1,949 L (+660)
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.
N/A
413 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.
N/A
2,254 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.
151.2 L per m
225.7 L per m (+74.5)
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.
84.5 L per m²
118.8 L per m² (+34.3)
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.
319 L
126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
628 L
183 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.
1,289 L
219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,949 L
441 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.
N/A
413 L
326 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.
N/A
2,254 L
383 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe featuring 5 doors. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe can handle 2 additional passengers than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, which is a decent step up in practicality. A minor 0.3 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is a featherweight compared to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, which carries a huge 520 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.6 m (+0.3)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,900 kg (+520)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier 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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fit in a standard parking space?
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
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
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