Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota Highlander
- Length188.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb – 4,076 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Toyota Highlander width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.8 in shorter (188.4 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.2 in narrower (74.8 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 435 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 4,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 435 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 4,298 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.8 in shorter (188.4 in vs 196.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.2 in narrower (74.8 in vs 76.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 196.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 112.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,863 lb | 4,298 lb | 435 lb |
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