Acura MDX vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length188.7 in
- Height68.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,471 lb
- Width77.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 11.5 in shorter (188.7 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 724 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 724 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 11.5 in shorter (188.7 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.7 in | 177.2 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 77.0 in | 72.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 66.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,471 lb | 3,748 lb | 724 lb |
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