Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota RAV4
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,727 lb – 4,022 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.0 in shorter (184.1 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (67.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 386 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 386 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.0 in shorter (184.1 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (67.9 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 181.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 67.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,875 lb | 3,489 lb | 386 lb |
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