Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length177.2 in – 177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 12.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in taller (66.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 550 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 550 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 4,270 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.3 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 113.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in taller (66.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 12.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 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 | 189.5 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 71.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 113.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 4,270 lb | 550 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.2 in – 177.3 in).
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