Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length188.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb – 4,076 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.4 in shorter (188.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 848 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 848 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.4 in shorter (188.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 10.4 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 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 198.8 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 119.1 in | 10.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,863 lb | 4,711 lb | 848 lb |
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