Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length193.1 in
- Height66.5 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight4,017 lb – 4,198 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.2 in shorter (193.1 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.7 in narrower (74.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 565 lb heavier (4,108 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 565 lb heavier (4,108 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.7 in narrower (74.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.2 in shorter (193.1 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 5.2 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 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.1 in | 198.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 78.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 70.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,108 lb | 4,672 lb | 565 lb |
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