Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length179.3 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 453 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 453 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 184.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 74.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,923 lb | 453 lb |
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