Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- 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 Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 8.7 in shorter (177.3 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 148 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 8.7 in shorter (177.3 in vs 185.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 148 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,573 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 185.9 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 60.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 3,573 lb | 148 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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