Acura RDX vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 4.0 in shorter (184.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 43 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 4.0 in shorter (184.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 188.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 108.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,820 lb | 3,863 lb | 43 lb |
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