Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length179.9 in
- Height65.4 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,435 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 13.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 472 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 472 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 13.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 193.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 193.1 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 74.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 7.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,523 lb | 3,995 lb | 472 lb |
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