Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,699 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.2 in narrower (72.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (67.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 393 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 393 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.2 in narrower (72.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 184.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (67.5 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 184.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 74.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,923 lb | 393 lb |
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