Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Forester
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,727 lb – 4,022 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (184.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.5 in taller (67.9 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 530 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 3,345 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 530 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 3,345 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (184.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.5 in taller (67.9 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 179.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 66.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,875 lb | 3,345 lb | 530 lb |
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