Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length177.2 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,549 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 16.2 in shorter (177.2 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 826 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 826 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 4,573 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 16.2 in shorter (177.2 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 193.4 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 72.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 113.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 4,573 lb | 826 lb |
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