2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2023 Hyundai Palisade being 45.7 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is the leaner of the two, sitting 13.4 cm narrower than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade for easier navigation through city traffic. A 9 cm difference in height ensures the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. With a 22.5 cm longer wheelbase, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Measurements
Length
453.9 cm
499.6 cm (+45.7)
Height
166 cm
175 cm (+9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.2 cm
197.6 cm (+13.4)
Ground clearance
N/A
20.1 cm (+22.5)
Wheelbase
267.6 cm
290.1 cm (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter 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
Because 2023 Hyundai Palisade (SAE) and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (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 Tiguan is listed at 1,650 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.
652 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.
1,650 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.
220.6 L per m
237.8 L per m (+17.2)
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.
119.8 L per m²
120.3 L per m² (+0.6)
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.
652 L
207 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.
1,650 L
142 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.
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.
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
92%
SAE: below class average (-8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.1 m margin. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade carries a substantial 182 kg weight increase over the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.7 m
11.8 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,710 kg
1,892 kg (+182)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,710 kg
78 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.
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
92%
8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2023 Hyundai Palisade fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 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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