Acura MDX vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,032 lb – 4,350 lb
- Width77.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 8.4 in shorter (196.2 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.3 in narrower (77.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 0.8 in taller (67.4 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 210 lb heavier (4,191 lb vs 3,982 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 210 lb heavier (4,191 lb vs 3,982 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 8.4 in shorter (196.2 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.3 in narrower (77.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 108.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 8.4 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 3.3 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.7 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 | 196.2 in | 187.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 77.7 in | 74.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 66.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 108.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,191 lb | 3,982 lb | 210 lb |
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