Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 11.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (70.1 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 698 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 3,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 698 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 3,838 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 108.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (70.1 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 11.0 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 4.5 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 | 198.8 in | 187.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 66.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 108.9 in | 10.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 3,838 lb | 698 lb |
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