2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2023 Hyundai Palisade measuring 71.4 cm longer than 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is a substantial 18.7 cm wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. Height heavily favours the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, which measures 26.7 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 28.1 cm shorter between the axles than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm
499.6 cm (+71.4)
Height
148.3 cm
175 cm (+26.7)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
197.6 cm (+18.7)
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
20.1 cm (+28.1)
Wheelbase
262 cm
290.1 cm (+2.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2023 Hyundai Palisade (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade offers 510L, which is above average for crossovers. With the rear seats down, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade provides 2,447 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is way above 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.
381 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.
N/A
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.
381 L
38 L more 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.
N/A
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 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%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2024 Volkswagen Golf are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade can handle 3 additional passengers than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, which is a decent step up in practicality. You’ll find the 2024 Volkswagen Golf a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 0.7 m turning circle advantage. You’ll feel every bit of that 585 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2023 Hyundai Palisade compared to 2024 Volkswagen Golf.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.8 m (+0.7)
Curb weight
1,307 kg
1,892 kg (+585)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,892 kg
260 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.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
92%
8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2023 Hyundai Palisade fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 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 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
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