2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2024 Volkswagen Passat
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2024 Volkswagen Passat?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Passat comes in only 7.9 cm shorter than 2023 Hyundai Palisade, meaning they're very comparable in length. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade gains you 12.7 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Passat, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The height contrast is vast; the 2023 Hyundai Palisade stands a massive 25.3 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm (+7.9)
491.7 cm
Height
175 cm (+25.3)
149.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm (+12.7)
184.9 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+6)
N/A
Wheelbase
290.1 cm (+0.8)
284.1 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider than the average Estate
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2023 Hyundai Palisade (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Passat (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. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2023 Hyundai Palisade provides 2,447 L (SAE) which for its segment is way above average, while the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is listed at 1,920 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.
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.
N/A
690 L
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.
N/A
1,920 L
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
N/A
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
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.
237.8 L per m (+9.9)
227.9 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
123.2 L per m² (+2.9)
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.
N/A
690 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
N/A
1,920 L
351 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
N/A
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
N/A
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%)
119%
VDA: above class average (+19%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2024 Volkswagen Passat both feature a 5-door design. With 3 more seats, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is better suited to carrying more people than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. A minor 0.2 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. A 314 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2024 Volkswagen Passat, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.8 m
12 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,892 kg (+314)
1,578 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
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
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2024 Volkswagen Passat 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
2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
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