Toyota Highlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 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 width74.0 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.4 in shorter (188.4 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.1 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 427 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,779 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 427 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,779 lb)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.1 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 0.4 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 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more clearance
- 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 | 188.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 66.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 3,779 lb | 427 lb |
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