Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,591 lb – 4,085 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 11.0 in shorter (187.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.5 in narrower (74.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 698 lb heavier (3,838 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 698 lb heavier (3,838 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.5 in narrower (74.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 11.0 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
- 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 | 187.8 in | 198.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 78.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 70.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 119.1 in | 10.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,838 lb | 4,536 lb | 698 lb |
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