Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Forester
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,591 lb – 4,085 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 5.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 319 lb heavier (3,838 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 319 lb heavier (3,838 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 5.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 182.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 182.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 105.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,838 lb | 3,519 lb | 319 lb |
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