2023 Toyota Prius vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is 39.7 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The head-on difference is large: the 2023 Hyundai Palisade adds 19.4 cm to the width of the 2023 Toyota Prius, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. There is a staggering 33 cm between their rooflines, with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade looming high above the 2023 Toyota Prius. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade offering 6.4 cm more clearance than the 2023 Toyota Prius. With a 15.1 cm longer wheelbase, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2023 Toyota Prius.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm
499.6 cm (+39.7)
Height
142 cm
175 cm (+33)
Body width
178.2 cm
197.6 cm (+19.4)
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
20.1 cm (+6.4)
Wheelbase
275 cm
290.1 cm (+15.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
9.9 m² (+1.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
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
The 2023 Toyota Prius gives a major boost in practicality, with a 674 L boot capacity with the seats up that outperforms the 2023 Hyundai Palisade by 164 L (SAE). The 2023 Hyundai Palisade has 2,447 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for crossover.
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.
284 L
N/A
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.
674 L (+164)
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.
N/A
2,447 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
120.3 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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
N/A
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.
-8%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2023 Toyota Prius feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is more family-friendly than the 2023 Toyota Prius. You’ll find the 2023 Toyota Prius a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.3 m turning circle advantage. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade outweighs the 2023 Toyota Prius by 347 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
10.5 m
11.8 m (+1.3)
Curb weight
1,545 kg
1,892 kg (+347)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
-8%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2023 Hyundai Palisade fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota 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.