Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota RAV4
- Length177.2 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,549 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.9 in shorter (177.2 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 259 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 259 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.9 in shorter (177.2 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 181.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 67.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,489 lb | 259 lb |
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