Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Curb weight3,300 lb – 3,677 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 259 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 259 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 177.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 72.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 66.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,489 lb | 3,748 lb | 259 lb |
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