Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 9.3 in shorter (193.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 712 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 3,875 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 712 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 3,875 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 9.3 in shorter (193.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 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 | 184.1 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 67.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 3,875 lb | 712 lb |
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