2025 Toyota Corolla Cross vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sits 37 cm longer than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, representing a noticeable step up in total length. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe utilises its extra 16 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. Even the 17.5 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.
Measurements
Length
446 cm
483 cm (+37)
Height
162 cm
178 cm (+16)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
190 cm (+7.5)
Ground clearance
N/A
17.7 cm (+17.5)
Wheelbase
264 cm
281.5 cm (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
446 cm
6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
162 cm
0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
264 cm
8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
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
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 155 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 545 L (VDA) edge 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.
473 L
628 L (+155)
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.
1,404 L
1,949 L (+545)
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.
179.1 L per m
225.7 L per m (+46.6)
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.
98.1 L per m²
118.8 L per m² (+20.7)
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.
473 L
28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,404 L
104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
99%
VDA: below class average (-1%)
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 2 more passengers than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. In urban environments, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross's 1.2 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 520 kg higher on the scales than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.6 m (+1.2)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,900 kg (+520)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
52 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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