Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota Highlander
- Length177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,752 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.1 in shorter (177.3 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.3 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 60 lb heavier (3,623 lb vs 3,683 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.1 in shorter (177.3 in vs 184.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 60 lb heavier (3,623 lb vs 3,683 lb)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.3 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 184.4 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,623 lb | 3,683 lb | 60 lb |
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