Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,752 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 13.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 372 lb heavier (3,623 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 372 lb heavier (3,623 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 111.6 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 13.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 190.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 67.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 111.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,623 lb | 3,995 lb | 372 lb |
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