Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length179.4 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,358 lb – 3,576 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 13.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.6 in narrower (71.6 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.6 in taller (64.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 528 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 528 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 13.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 193.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.6 in narrower (71.6 in vs 74.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 13.7 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 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.8 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 | 179.4 in | 193.1 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 74.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 66.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,467 lb | 3,995 lb | 528 lb |
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