Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota RAV4
- Length193.1 in
- Height66.5 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,904 lb – 4,085 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 12.0 in shorter (193.1 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (74.2 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (66.5 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 452 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 452 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 12.0 in shorter (193.1 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.7 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (74.2 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.1 in | 181.1 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 72.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 65.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 6.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,995 lb | 3,543 lb | 452 lb |
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