2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 15 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser gains you 10 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser utilises its extra 17 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 5.8 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe thanks to its higher ground clearance. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser features a 3.5 cm longer wheelbase, a marginal difference that won't significantly change the turning circle.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+15)
483 cm
Height
195 cm (+17)
178 cm
Body width
200 cm (+10)
190 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+5.8)
17.7 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+3.5)
281.5 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m² (+0.8)
9.2 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
9.2 m²
0.8 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 628 L (VDA) capacity that is way above average for its class. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe provides a way above average 1,949 L for the crossover segment for cargo space 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.
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
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+20%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser featuring 5 doors. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe can handle 2 additional passengers than the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, which is a decent step up in practicality. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a turning circle of only 0.2 m wider than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, which carries a huge 595 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.2)
11.6 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg (+595)
1,900 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
About average
About average for a SUV
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 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 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, and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Hyundai documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.