Toyota Highlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.3 in shorter (188.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.8 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 283 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 283 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.3 in shorter (188.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.8 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe 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 | 188.4 in | 184.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 3,923 lb | 283 lb |
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