Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota RAV4
- 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
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 11.1 in shorter (177.3 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 926 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 2,794 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 926 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 2,794 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 11.1 in shorter (177.3 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 166.2 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 2,794 lb | 926 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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