Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,727 lb – 4,022 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 9.3 in shorter (184.1 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in taller (67.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 712 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 712 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in taller (67.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 9.3 in shorter (184.1 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 193.4 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 72.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,875 lb | 4,586 lb | 712 lb |
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