Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length183.5 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.9 in shorter (183.5 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 320 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 320 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,863 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.9 in shorter (183.5 in vs 188.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 4.9 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
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 188.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 74.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 8.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,863 lb | 320 lb |
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