Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Forester
- Length177.2 in – 177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Subaru Forester width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in shorter (177.3 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 628 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 628 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,093 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in shorter (177.3 in vs 175.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 175.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 3,093 lb | 628 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.2 in – 177.3 in).
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