2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 16.6 cm shorter, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. At 7.6 cm wider, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, giving it more road presence. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is barely taller than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, with a tiny 3 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. A 2.4 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2023 Hyundai Palisade a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade adds only 8.6 cm to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s wheelbase.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm (+16.6)
483 cm
Height
175 cm
178 cm (+3)
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm (+7.6)
190 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+8.6)
17.7 cm
Wheelbase
290.1 cm (+0.7)
281.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer 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
Both measurements tip in favour of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, which has a significant 97 L larger boot and a large 193 L (SAE) bigger total capacity when the seats are folded.
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
628 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
1,949 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 (+97)
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.
2,447 L (+193)
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.
237.8 L per m (+12)
225.7 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 (+1.5)
118.8 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
510 L
229 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,447 L
576 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
92%
SAE: below class average (-8%)
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe featuring 5 doors. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.2 m difference. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe adds just 8 kg to the 2023 Hyundai Palisade's total, a very minor increase in overall mass.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+1)
7
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.2)
11.6 m
Curb weight
1,892 kg
1,900 kg (+8)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier 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.
92%
8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 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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