Acura MDX vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length191.6 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.5 in shorter (191.6 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 0.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 697 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 697 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.5 in shorter (191.6 in vs 184.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 7.5 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 4.1 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 184.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 74.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 67.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,620 lb | 3,923 lb | 697 lb |
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