Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,725 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 13.0 in shorter (184.1 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.5 in narrower (74.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 722 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 722 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 13.0 in shorter (184.1 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.5 in narrower (74.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 13.0 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 4.5 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 | 197.1 in | 13.0 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 78.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 70.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,923 lb | 4,644 lb | 722 lb |
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