1962 Peel P50 vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is over 345.8 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, which is an enormous difference in length. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is 90.9 cm wider, representing an extreme jump in size that fundamentally changes where you can physically drive. The height contrast is vast; the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe stands a massive 58 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is 5 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 1962 Peel P50 thanks to its higher ground clearance. With a 161.5 cm shorter wheelbase the 1962 Peel P50 is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
483 cm (+345.8)
Height
120 cm
178 cm (+58)
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
190 cm (+90.9)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
17.7 cm (+161.5)
Wheelbase
120 cm
281.5 cm (+7.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 628 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe's 1,949 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down 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
628 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
1,949 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.
N/A
413 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
2,254 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
225.7 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
118.8 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.
N/A
628 L
183 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,949 L
441 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
413 L
326 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
2,254 L
383 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.
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 1962 Peel P50 means managing with 4 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. This is an all-out victory for passenger space; the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe seats 6 additional passengers than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 7.94 m less space to turn than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. We’re talking about a 1,841 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
1
5 (+4)
Max. seats
1
7 (+6)
Turning circle
3.7 m
11.6 m (+7.9)
Curb weight
59 kg
1,900 kg (+1,841)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
1,900 kg
268 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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fit in a standard parking space?
1962 Peel P50 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 87.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
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