2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 19.9 cm shorter, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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. There is a staggering 29.3 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe looming high above the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. With a 14.6 cm longer wheelbase, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate.
Measurements
Length
483 cm (+19.9)
463.1 cm
Height
178 cm (+29.3)
148.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm (+11.1)
178.9 cm
Ground clearance
17.7 cm (+14.6)
N/A
Wheelbase
281.5 cm (+0.9)
266.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 17 L lead in the boot and a large 307 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.
628 L (+17)
611 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 (+307)
1,642 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.
413 L
N/A
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 (+15.9)
209.9 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.
118.8 L per m² (+1.5)
117.3 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.
628 L
183 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
N/A
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%)
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Opting for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 2-seat advantage over the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate holding a slim 0.3 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+0.3)
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,900 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier than the average Crossover
N/A
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
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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.
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
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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