Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Toyota RAV4
- Length188.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb – 4,076 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.2 in shorter (188.4 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 350 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 350 lb heavier (3,863 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.2 in shorter (188.4 in vs 181.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 7.2 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 clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 181.2 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 105.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,863 lb | 3,513 lb | 350 lb |
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