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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2025 Toyota Camry

Side view of the 2025 Toyota Camry
Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

2024

Toyota Camry

2025

Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2025 Toyota Camry?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With just 8.5 cm separating them, there’s little to distinguish the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2025 Toyota Camry in terms of overall length. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. There is a staggering 33.5 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe looming high above the 2025 Toyota Camry. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sits 4 cm higher off the ground than the 2025 Toyota Camry, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. There's a negligible 0.9 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2025 Toyota Camry and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe should handle motorway cruising similarly.

Measurements

Length

483 cm

491.5 cm (+8.5)

Height

178 cm (+33.5)

144.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

190 cm (+6.1)

183.9 cm

Ground clearance

17.7 cm

13.7 cm (+0.9)

Wheelbase

281.5 cm (+0.1)

282.4 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

483 cm

30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

491.5 cm

18.6 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

178 cm

15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

190 cm

5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

183.9 cm

0.9 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

17.7 cm

0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

13.7 cm

0.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

281.5 cm

9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

282.4 cm

4.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Front view of the 2025 Toyota Camry

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Choosing between these won't come down to luggage space; the 2025 Toyota Camry offers just 15 L (SAE) more than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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.

628 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.

1,949 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.

413 L

428 L (+15)

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.

2,254 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.

225.7 L per m

N/A

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.

118.8 L per m²

N/A

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.

628 L

183 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.

1,949 L

441 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.

413 L

326 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

428 L

32 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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.

2,254 L

383 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.

120%

VDA: above class average (+20%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Rear view of the 2025 Toyota Camry

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2025 Toyota Camry trades the extra access points of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe can handle 2 additional passengers than the 2025 Toyota Camry, which is a decent step up in practicality. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2025 Toyota Camry holding a slim 0.2 m turning circle advantage. At 335 kg heavier, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sits in a very different weight class to the 2025 Toyota Camry, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

7 (+2)

5

Turning circle

11.6 m (+0.2)

11.4 m

Curb weight

1,900 kg (+335)

1,565 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.6 m

0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

11.4 m

0.3 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,900 kg

268 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,565 kg

43 kg heavier than the average Sedan

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.

95%

5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

96%

4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2025 Toyota Camry fit in a standard parking space?

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.

OK

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

2025 Toyota Camry 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

45.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

29 cm

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