Acura MDX vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,960 lb – 4,195 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.0 in narrower (77.2 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 83 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.0 in narrower (77.2 in vs 74.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 83 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 193.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 0.5 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 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 193.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 74.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 66.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,078 lb | 3,995 lb | 83 lb |
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