2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 41.2 cm longer, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade sits well ahead in terms of overall length. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2023 Hyundai Palisade in a car park; it stands a full 13.8 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. A 4.1 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2023 Hyundai Palisade a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Even the 13.5 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2023 Hyundai Palisade feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
Measurements
Length
458.4 cm
499.6 cm (+41.2)
Height
161.2 cm
175 cm (+13.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm
197.6 cm (+12.4)
Width (including mirrors)
210.8 cm
N/A (+4.1)
Ground clearance
16 cm
20.1 cm (+13.5)
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
290.1 cm (+1.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
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
This is a significant split in design; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 offers a massive 348 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2023 Hyundai Palisade counters with a huge 629 L lead for total hauling with the seats down.
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.
543 L
N/A
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.
1,575 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.
858 L (+348)
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.
1,818 L
2,447 L (+629)
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.
197.3 L per m
237.8 L per m (+40.5)
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.
106.5 L per m²
120.3 L per m² (+13.8)
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.
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
858 L
119 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.
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
92%
SAE: below class average (-8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, with each using a 5-door configuration. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 3 more passengers than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.6 m to spare over the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Neither car feels significantly "heavier" than the other when driving, as there's only a 1 kg difference in their curb weights.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
10.2 m
11.8 m (+1.6)
Curb weight
1,891 kg
1,892 kg (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
92%
8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 or 2023 Hyundai Palisade fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 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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