Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 565 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,108 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 565 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,108 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 5.2 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 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 193.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 110.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,108 lb | 565 lb |
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