SANTA FE

Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

The Hyundai Santa Fe measures 187.8″ long and weighs 3,735 lb in its latest generation. Across 3 generations since 2001 it grew 10.6″ and gained 15 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2001–2026 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Hyundai Santa Fe is 187.8″ long, 74.4″ wide, on a 109.1″ wheelbase, weighing 3,735 lb. Since 2001 it has grown 6% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Hyundai Santa Fe generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Hyundai Santa Fe dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2006177.2″71.7″66.1″103.1″3,719 lb
2007–2012184.3″74.4″70.9″106.3″3,847 lb
2019–2026187.8″74.4″67.3″109.1″3,735 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2001 to today the Santa Fe gained 10.6″ of length (6%) and 15 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Santa Fe year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 20 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Hyundai Santa Fe dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026190.2″74.8″110.6″4,442 lb1
2025190.2″74.8″110.6″4,416 lb2
2024190.2″74.8″110.6″4,416 lb2
2023188.6″74.8″109.1″4,136 lb4
2022188.6″74.8″109.1″4,136 lb4
2021188.6″74.8″109.1″3,737 lb2
2020187.8″74.4″109.1″3,796 lb3
2019187.8″74.4″109.1″3,796 lb3
2012184.3″74.4″106.3″3,920 lb4
2011184.3″74.4″106.3″3,920 lb4
2010184.3″74.4″106.3″3,902 lb3
2009184.3″74.4″106.3″3,885 lb3
2008184.3″74.4″106.3″3,885 lb3
2007184.3″74.4″106.3″3,898 lb3
2006177.2″71.7″103.1″3,730 lb3
2005177.2″71.7″103.1″3,730 lb3
2004177.2″71.7″103.1″3,730 lb3
2003177.2″71.7″103.1″3,607 lb2
2002177.2″71.7″103.1″3,719 lb1
2001177.2″71.7″103.1″3,719 lb1
ROWS 20·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Santa Fe fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Hyundai Santa Fe — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.6 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.6 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,024 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Hyundai Santa Fe against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width74.4″72.8″+1.6″
Wheelbase109.1″109.1″+0.0″
Curb weight3,735 lb3,763 lb-28 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Hyundai Santa Fe?

187.8″ (15′ 8″) in its current generation, 74.4″ wide and 67.3″ tall.

How much does a Hyundai Santa Fe weigh?

3,735 lb at the kerb.

Will a Santa Fe fit in a garage?

At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Santa Fe got bigger over the years?

Yes — 10.6″ longer and 15 lb heavier since 2001, across 3 generations. Weight grew 0%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.