Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length166.6 in
- Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,119 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 10.6 in shorter (166.6 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 4.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.7 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 712 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 3,720 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 712 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 3,720 lb)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 4.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.7 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 10.6 in shorter (166.6 in vs 177.2 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 10.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 4.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.6 in | 177.2 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,008 lb | 3,720 lb | 712 lb |
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