Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,440 lb – 4,706 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 16.2 in shorter (193.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in taller (72.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 826 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 826 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in taller (72.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 16.2 in shorter (193.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 177.2 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 66.0 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.1 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,573 lb | 3,748 lb | 826 lb |
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