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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2023 Toyota Prius

Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Side view of the 2023 Toyota Prius

Hyundai Santa Fe

2024

Toyota Prius

2023

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

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 23.1 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2023 Toyota Prius. At 11.8 cm wider, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2023 Toyota Prius, giving it more road presence. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe standing 36 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 4 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 Prius. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe adds only 6.5 cm to the 2023 Toyota Prius’s wheelbase.

Measurements

Length

483 cm (+23.1)

459.9 cm

Height

178 cm (+36)

142 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

190 cm (+11.8)

178.2 cm

Ground clearance

17.7 cm (+6.5)

13.7 cm

Wheelbase

281.5 cm (+1)

275 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

483 cm

30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

459.9 cm

44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback

Height

178 cm

15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

142 cm

5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback

Width (excluding mirrors)

190 cm

5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

178.2 cm

1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback

Ground clearance

17.7 cm

0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

13.7 cm

0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback

Wheelbase

281.5 cm

9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

275 cm

15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Front view of the 2023 Toyota Prius

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is in a completely different league for utility, beating the 2023 Toyota Prius by an additional 344 L (VDA) of cargo space with the seats up. With its seats down, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1,949 L of space for your belongings, which 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 (+344)

284 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.

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

674 L (+261)

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

284 L

59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback

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

674 L

149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback

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 Prius

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2023 Toyota Prius featuring 5 doors. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe can handle 2 additional passengers than the 2023 Toyota Prius, which is a decent step up in practicality. The 1.1 m turning circle difference means the 2023 Toyota Prius might clear a U-turn where the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe requires a bit more care. The 355 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.

Measurements

Doors

5

5

Max. seats

7 (+2)

5

Turning circle

11.6 m (+1.1)

10.5 m

Curb weight

1,900 kg (+355)

1,545 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.6 m

0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

10.5 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback

Curb weight

1,900 kg

268 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,545 kg

292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback

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 Hatchback

Parking

Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2023 Toyota Prius 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 Prius 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 45 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

45 cm

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