Hyundai Santa Fe vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Honda CR-V
- Length177.2 in – 177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 178.6 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 476 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,244 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 476 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,244 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 178.6 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 178.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 3,244 lb | 476 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.2 in – 177.3 in).
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