Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length166.2 in
- Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Curb weight2,877 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width71.7 in – 72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 11.1 in shorter (166.2 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 730 lb heavier (2,877 lb vs 3,607 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 730 lb heavier (2,877 lb vs 3,607 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 11.1 in shorter (166.2 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.2 in | 177.3 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,877 lb | 3,607 lb | 730 lb |
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