2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With just 4.6 cm separating them, there’s little to distinguish the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and the 2020 Toyota Highlander in terms of overall length. At only 4.6 cm wider, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Eye level on the road will be virtually the same, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is only 2 cm taller than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. There is a negligible difference in ground clearance, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander sitting just 0.2 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm (+4.6)
495 cm
Height
175 cm (+2)
173 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm (+4.6)
193 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+5.1)
20.3 cm
Wheelbase
290.1 cm (+0.3)
285 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 57 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 60 L (SAE) more with them 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.
510 L (+57)
453 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 (+60)
2,387 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 (+9.5)
228.3 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 (+2.1)
118.3 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.
510 L
229 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
453 L
286 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
2,387 L
516 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%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2020 Toyota Highlander come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Whether you'd choose the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or the 2020 Toyota Highlander, you’ll have space for up to 8 occupants. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander holding a slim 0.4 m turning circle advantage. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is a mere 12 kg heavier than the 2020 Toyota Highlander, a gap that is virtually impossible to feel from the driver's seat.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8
8
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.4)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,892 kg (+12)
1,880 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,880 kg
248 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 2020 Toyota Highlander 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
2020 Toyota Highlander 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 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
27.5 cm
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