Toyota Highlander vs Hyundai Santa Cruz Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Cruz width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in shorter (194.9 in vs 195.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 1.0 in narrower (76.0 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Cruz has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 118.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 362 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,936 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 362 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,936 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Cruz has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 118.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 1.0 in narrower (76.0 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 195.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 3,936 lb | 362 lb |
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