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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

Hyundai Santa Fe

2024

Toyota Corolla

Sedan 2023

Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
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Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 20 cm shorter, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 is an incredible 34.5 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 4.2 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 11.5 cm shorter between the axles than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Measurements

Length

483 cm (+20)

463 cm

Height

178 cm (+34.5)

143.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

190 cm (+11.9)

178.1 cm

Ground clearance

17.7 cm (+11.5)

13.5 cm

Wheelbase

281.5 cm (+0.9)

270 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

483 cm

30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

463 cm

9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Height

178 cm

15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

143.5 cm

2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

190 cm

5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

178.1 cm

4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

17.7 cm

0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

13.5 cm

0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

281.5 cm

9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

270 cm

8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Front view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a useful step up in practicality compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, providing an extra 42 L (SAE) of space in the boot with the seats up, which is roughly equivalent to a carry-on suitcase. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1,949 L (VDA) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.

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 (+42)

371 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.

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

371 L

25 L less 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 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan trades the extra access points of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. Choosing the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. In urban environments, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan's 0.7 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. This 560 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

7 (+2)

5

Turning circle

11.6 m (+0.7)

10.9 m

Curb weight

1,900 kg (+560)

1,340 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.6 m

0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

10.9 m

0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,900 kg

268 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,340 kg

182 kg lighter 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

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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

2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

43.5 cm

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