Size comparison · drawn to scale
Land Rover Defender L663 vs Hyundai Santa Fe IV: size comparison
- Length Santa Fe IV 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Width Defender L663 118 mm5 in wider
- Height Defender L663 287 mm11 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:26 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Defender L663 is 12 mm0.5 in shorter, 118 mm5 in wider and 287 mm11 in taller than the Santa Fe IV. Its wheelbase is 257 mm10 in longer.
| Dimension | Defender L663 | Santa Fe IV | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,758 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,758 mm | 4,770 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,770 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.3% |
| Width | 2,008 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,008 mm | 1,890 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,890 mm | +118 mm+5 in +6.2% |
| Height | 1,967 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,967 mm | 1,680 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,680 mm | +287 mm+11 in +17.1% |
| Wheelbase | 3,022 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,022 mm | 2,765 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,765 mm | +257 mm+10 in +9.3% |
| Footprint | 9.55 m²102.8 sq ft102.8 sq ft9.55 m² | 9.02 m²97.0 sq ft97.0 sq ft9.02 m² | +0.54 m²+5.8 sq ft +6.0% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 630 L22.2 cu ft22.2 cu ft630 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,275–2,546 kg5,016–5,613 lb5,016–5,613 lb2,275–2,546 kg | 1,855–1,965 kg4,090–4,332 lb4,090–4,332 lb1,855–1,965 kg | +420 kg+926 lb +22.6% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Defender L663
- Single garage
- Tight 742 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 496 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 242 mm10 in to spare in length, 246 mm10 in each side
Santa Fe IV
- Single garage
- Tight 730 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 555 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 230 mm9 in to spare in length, 305 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Land Rover Defender L663 or the Hyundai Santa Fe IV?
The Land Rover Defender L663 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Defender L663 is 12 mm shorter, 118 mm wider and 287 mm taller than the Santa Fe IV. Its wheelbase is 257 mm longer.
Will the Land Rover Defender L663 and the Hyundai Santa Fe IV fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Land Rover Defender L663 fits, but it is tight to get out (742 mm to spare in length, 496 mm each side). The Hyundai Santa Fe IV fits, but it is tight to get out (730 mm to spare in length, 555 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.