Toyota Highlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length184.6 in
- Height67.9 in – 68.3 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,520 lb – 3,935 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.4 in shorter (184.6 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 20 lb heavier (3,728 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.4 in shorter (184.6 in vs 177.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 20 lb heavier (3,728 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6 in | 177.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 103.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,728 lb | 3,748 lb | 20 lb |
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