Toyota Highlander vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Hyundai Santa Fe
- 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 Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.1 in shorter (194.9 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.6 in narrower (76.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 460 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 460 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,838 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 7.1 in shorter (194.9 in vs 187.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 7.1 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 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.7 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 | 194.9 in | 187.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 74.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 3,838 lb | 460 lb |
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