2021 Tesla Model X vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model X or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Separated by only 6.1 cm, 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2021 Tesla Model X show almost no variation when measured end to end. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2021 Tesla Model X has just 2.3 cm of extra width over the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade gains 7 cm in height over the 2021 Tesla Model X, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. Sitting with 5.5 cm higher ground clearance, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2021 Tesla Model X. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 6.4 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
505.7 cm (+6.1)
499.6 cm
Height
168 cm
175 cm (+7)
Body width
199.9 cm (+2.3)
197.6 cm
Width including mirrors
227.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14.6 cm
20.1 cm (+5.5)
Wheelbase
296.5 cm (+6.4)
290.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10.1 m² (+0.2)
9.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296.5 cm
24.1 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.
10.1 m²
1.7 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
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2021 Tesla Model X is roomier, offering a massive 601 L more space with the seats up and a slight 24 L (SAE) more with the seats down.
Measurements
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.
1,111 L (+601)
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.
2,471 L (+24)
2,447 L
Frunk capacity
183 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.
313.8 L per m (+76)
237.8 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.
157 L per m² (+36.7)
120.3 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
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.
1,111 L
372 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.
2,471 L
600 L more 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.
+20%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
-8%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2021 Tesla Model X, with each using a 5-door configuration. Opting for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2021 Tesla Model X. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade holding a slim 0.5 m turning circle advantage. The 2021 Tesla Model X is 445 kg heavier than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
12.3 m (+0.5)
11.8 m
Curb weight
2,337 kg (+445)
1,892 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,337 kg
705 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.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-8%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model X or 2023 Hyundai Palisade fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 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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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Hyundai documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.